A 30 year old Shop Manager of Labasa who is alleged to have defiled of a 13 year old girl is currently in Police Custody.

According to Police, the man was taken in for questioning this morning and charges are expected to be laid against him.

It is alleged the shop manager allegedly had sexual intercourse with the girl several times in his shop from 13th December last year.

The matter was reported to the recently.

Meanwhile, Police are looking for two missing persons.

A 15 year old Ana Tale of Matamaivere village, Namara Tailevu has been missing since Saturday. According to Police Ana was last seen in Nausori Town wearing a pair of brown pants and white T shirt.

And a form six student of Lelean Memorial School has also been reported missing since Friday.

According to Station Officer Nausori, Unaisi Ranadi of Delaitokatoka Kalabu failed to return home after leaving for school on Friday.

Police urge members of the to contact their nearest Police station if they have any infirmation on the two.