Police are still investigating the incident where a 16 year old girl was brutally assaulted and raped on Friday, by a 20 year old Tailevu man.

The Divisional Crime Officer Eastern told Village News that police investigations are continuing and the victim is still admitted at the CWM Hospital.

Police are still waiting for the girl to be discharged from the hospital before any charges are laid.

The victim was on her way to the nearby village when the suspect approached her. He then assaulted her before raping her repeatedly.