Hostel caretaker charged with alleged rape

A 37 year old caretaker of Samabula has been charged with the alleged rape of a 17 year old student.

The incident allegedly occurred in April this year at a school hostel in Suva.

It is alleged the student was raped on eight different occasions by the caretaker who also resides at the school.

The suspect has been charged with 8 counts of rape and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court on Monday.

Story by: Gwen Mc Goon