Lawyer disputes nature and cause of post-mortem result of Lanyon’s murder

Lawyer disputes nature and cause of post-mortem result of Lanyon’s murder

By Karishma Kumari
Tuesday 26/03/2024
The 28-year-old Police Officer charged with one count of murder of a man in Suva City

The lawyer for the 28-year-old Police Officer charged with one count of murder of a man in Suva City earlier this year, has disputed the cause and nature of the post-mortem results of the deceased.

It is alleged that Fifita Tawake Toma on the 13th of January this year, assaulted Peter Lanyon, who was intoxicated.

It is also alleged that Toma threw a punch on Lanyon whereby, he fell on the ground, was admitted to hospital for 4 days, and later died due to a severe brain haemorrhage according to the post-mortem results.

Toma’s lawyer Joji Cakau says he agrees with the identity of the victim however, he disputes the cause and nature of the death that Toma‘s punch had caused the death of Lanyon.

The DPP lawyer told the court that they will be producing 7 witnesses.

Toma will reappear in court on the 28th of October for mention.

The trial will be held from 25th to 29th November.

FEATURE NEWS
Anyone found engaging in drug-related activities will not be allowed to live in the province – Tui Namosi
The Turaga na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, has issued a stern warning to anyone from his province thinking of engaging in drug-related activi...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Yaqona sessions and kava barrels are breaking families in Fiji – Akauola
People who are knocking off from work and going directly to the yaqona session is a concern because it is breaking families, the government has to ...
2 hours ago

MOH always out of stock as they have to get 3 quotes for all medicine when they run out – Dr Vakamocea
The process that Government and the Ministry of Health are using when it comes to the Fiji Procurement Office and the Ministry of Finance is that ...
2 hours ago

If no change to the Mining Act, I won’t allow any mining in Namosi – Ratu Suliano
The Turaga na Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has made a strong and bold statement that they will only talk about investments in mining in their ...
3 hours ago

Shona Amputch selected for specialist training in India to advance children’s healthcare in Fiji
Shona Amputch is happy to be one of the five nurses at Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital selected to participate in a free specialist medical ...
4 hours ago

PRF launches Christmas Gift and Stationary Drive to bring joy to children of recycling workers
The children of Collection Pillars of Recycling have a little something to look forward to this holiday season as Pacific Recycling Foundation has ...
5 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
6 days ago

Continuous Radiology and Pharmacy services are now expected at Government Hospitals
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals ...
6 days ago

Ratu Wiliame Katonivere declines Presidential nomination after an internal audit and investigation report
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere decided to decline Rabuka's nomination of him to serve a second term ...
7 days ago

TOP