Labourer investigated for rape

A 57-year-old labourer is under investigation for an alleged case of rape reported at the Ba Police Station involving his four-year-old step-granddaughter.

The incident allegedly occurred several times earlier this week at a cane field near the complainant’s home.

The complainant relayed the alleged incident to her mother whereby a report was lodged.

The infant is currently admitted at the Lautoka Hospital as investigations continue.

Police Media Cell