Police investigate sexual incident

Lata Police investigate an alleged sexual assault incident occurred in Temotu Province on the 1 January 2018.

It was alleged that a male had sexually assaulted a victim and was arrested by Lata police.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial Joseph Manelugu says, “The Victim is currently under medical treatment at Lata Hospital and her condition is stable.”
“May I appeal to my good people in Temotu province to work together with police during investigation of this incident,” says AC Manelugu.

Mr Manelugu further added: “It is good that both parties involved in this incident to refrain from talking the laws in to your own hands whilst investigation continue.”

Lata police call on the surrounding communities to provide information that might help police investigation on phone 53184 or you can call police free tall line 999.

Lata police thank Temotu people for good behaviour during the Christmas and New Year operation.