By SITERI SAUVAKACOLO A 21-year-old police officer facing a rape charge was released on bail by the High Court in Suva yesterday. High Court judge Justice Paul Madigan released the

By SITERI SAUVAKACOLO

A 21-year-old police officer facing a rape charge was released on bail by the High Court in Suva yesterday.

High Court judge Justice Paul Madigan released the accused on a $750 bail with strict conditions.

He was ordered not to interfere with state witnesses and to provide two sureties before the court.

The accused had applied for bail from the Suva Magistrates Court saying he needed to work to support his wife and their four-month-old baby.

Defence lawyer, Laurel Vaurasi, told Justice Madigan that the accused was based at the Totogo Police Station Command Centre in Suva.

The accused, through his lawyer, said he had to resume work because he has not been given a termination letter.

The court heard that the alleged victim was a 34-year-old woman who lives in a flat close to the police station.

The case has been adjourned to April 5 for mention.