The prosecution in a rape trial today raised serious concern on why an alleged rapist was granted bail by the court which has now resulted in the man allegedly raping a child.

The 24-year-old man was facing an initial rape charge and was released on bail by the Suva High Court last year.

While on bail, the man allegedly raped his 10-year-old relative earlier this year.

He was released on bail again, this time by the Nausori Magistrates Court on the 15th of January this year when he appeared for his second rape charge.

Prosecutor Yogesh Prasad said this happened despite an objection to bail by him.

The state today filed submissions for the bail to be revoked as the accused allegedly committed a similar offence while on bail.

Justice Paul Madigan has revoked the bail and has remanded the man in custody.

The accused collapsed in court when his bail was revoked.


Story by: Praneeta Prakash