A mother who allegedly raped and assaulted her 14-year-old daughter appeared in the Suva High Court today.
The 45-year-old woman’s lawyer requested the court to make amendments to the particulars of her charges.
She is remanded in custody to appear on the 2nd of September for mention.
Police earlier said the matter was reported at Nakasi Police Station by the 14‑year‑old girl’s teacher.
The girl had told the teacher that her mother was allegedly raping her between 1st January and 5th July this year.
A Domestic Violence Restraining Order has been issued by the Nasinu Magistrates Court.
The mother is charged with one count of assault and one count of rape.
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