Police have clarified that a bench warrant was earlier issued for the 31-year-old-man who is charged with allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl in Nakasi.
The bench warrant was issued for the accused regarding a burglary case in Rakiraki and the case is before the Lautoka High Court.
Police say they cannot make any further comments on the bench warrant and other issues as the matter is before the court.
31-year-old Laitia Nalawa is charged with rape, assault with intent to rape, theft and burglary.
The charges were read to him and he waived his right to legal representation in the Nasinu Magistrates Court over the weekend.
Nalawa is in custody and will appear in the High Court on the 7th of August.
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