Man charged for allegedly attempting to murder his 9 month old baby

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Man charged for allegedly attempting to murder his 9 month old baby

By Zodelle Bhan

Monday 05/09/2022

[Image: Fiji Police Force]

A man in his 20s will be produced in the Nadi Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly attempting to murder his 9-month old baby.

Police say on the 3rd of September following a heated argument with his wife at their home in Nadi, the man allegedly forcefully took their 9 month old baby boy and drove towards the Namotomoto Bridge.

He is alleged to have intentionally driven his vehicle into the river, where bystanders managed to save them both.

The baby fortunately did not sustain serious injuries and was treated at the Nadi Hospital.

The accused has been charged with one count of attempted murder

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