You have been warned stated the Commisioner of Police

The Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu is calling on parents to talk to their children about the consequences of their actions before police step in and it's too late.

The Commissioner issued the warning after Police officers deployed around the Mead Road housing area had warned and dispersed a group of young people this morning who had gathered with the intent of causing more trouble.

“Parents talk to your children. Don’t test the law thinking that their young age will be a factor in softening our approach, because it will not happen under my watch.”

“Continue talking to our young people before it's too late, as I will not entertain any parent or guardian that pleads for intervention or assistance when their child is caught on the wrong side of the law. This applies also to our youths, particularly those who are still relying on others for their everyday survival.”

The Commissioner said officers in the Southern Division have visited the school and addressed senior students and held meetings with officials from the Public Rental Board.

He acknowledged the role of religious leaders for their support as the head of the Nabua Methodist Church Circuit Reverend Tevita Vuniwaqa has offered to convene a meeting with youths in the area.

With eight students now being questioned, the Commissioner is calling for community intervention to safeguard youths from a life of regret.

“These incidents don’t just happen. Based on initial information gathered it had been brewing, and the brawl was a spillover from a fight between two students on Sunday. This is when we as a society must step in. Correct youths and children when they need to be corrected, and not wait for when things get worse.”

The Southern Division team continues to gather more information in line with the Commissioner of Police’s directive to round up everyone involved in the brawl.