A Labasa villager is in police custody for allegedly defiling his two step daughters aged 11 and 12 years.

Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the alleged incident took place a number of times in the last few months in a settlement just outside Labasa town.

He said the man is expected to be charged soon.

Meanwhile, Police have once again called on parents to closely monitor their children as school term for this year comes to an end today.

Sergeant Sokomuri said it has been noted that a high number of young children have fallen victims to sexual crimes in the past few months.