Three Charged for Assaulting Police Officers

The three people who assaulted two officers on duty in Rakiraki early this week has been charged.

One of them has been charged with one count each of careless driving, serious assault, and assault causing actual bodily harm while the other two accused have been charged with one count each of serious assault.

All were produced at the Ra Magistrate Court today. On Monday the two officers were attacked and sustained injuries whilst attending a report of careless driving at Naqoro flats in Rakiraki.

The two officers were assaulted while attending to the report.

Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has reminded that attack on police officers who are merely executing their duty will not be taken lightly.