A Suva sixth-former charged with the murder of a man in his 20s has had his case transferred to the High Court in Suva as he\u2019s further remanded in custody.<\/p>\n
18-year-old Rihaal Kumar made his first appearance yesterday before Magistrate Charles Ratakele in the Suva Magistrates Court.<\/p>\n
The teenager allegedly murdered Sharuf Shaakir Khan in an apartment complex on Waimanu Road last Friday (July 7).<\/p>\n
The accused has opted for the assistance of the Legal Aid Commission, with Timoci Varinava appearing as duty solicitor.<\/p>\n
Mr Varinava requested bail for his client, given that he was willing to abide by strict bail conditions and that he was presumed innocent until proven guilty.<\/p>\n
Inspector Luke Qerewaqa, however, objected to bail based on public interest and the high likelihood of the accused interfering with prosecution witnesses.<\/p>\n
He also indicated to the court the accused and deceased shared no domestic relationship.<\/p>\n
Magistrate Ratakele denied bail and transferred the case to the High Court for first call on July 18.<\/p>\n
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