Alleged Nabua brawlers released on bail

The 45 men who were allegedly involved in the Nabua brawl have been released on bail by Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili.

They have been released on a cash bail of $500 and ordered not to go to Mead Road.

They have also been ordered to report to the nearest police station every Wednesday and Friday between 8am to 6pm.

The court heard that out of the 45 men, three have pending cases.

The 45 men accused are Sekove Serukalou, Maciu Tamani, Nimilote Qovu, John Shackley, Lenaitasi Kasa, Siteri Tabu, Isoa Vavala, Carl Ligairi, Timoci Ravudi, Eroni Seru, Semi Navonu, Mark Wayne Qaqanilawa, Rupeni Savu, Josua Qaqanivalu, Loroisio Salaba, Joseva Edward, Anare Sawailau, Anare Mualevu, Lino Faitala, Semi Davui, Vilikesa Ranatora, Nepote Cama, Peni Waqa, Rusiate Togatogarua, Kitione Rawalai, Peni Rokotavaga, Sailasa Leqeti, Jalesi Radrodro, Savenaca Koro, Taniela Kepa, Timoci Vakarewa, Samuela Ledua, Micheal Fifita, Netani Tokalauvere, Mosese Mamafainoa, Sunia Radrodro, Jeremaia Ubitau, Apitalala Raikuna, Maikeli Rokoua, Kafomika Foumanu, Ilisoni Tawake, Josaia Ratumaitavuki, Sairusi Matia, Sakeasi Rosakuwai and Joeli Taura.

The 45 adults and 14 juveniles have been jointly charged with Unlawful Procession, Malicious Acts, Disobedience of Lawful Order, Throwing stones and Criminal Intimidation.

Lenaitasi Kasa is also charged with a count of illegal possession of illicit drugs.

He was allegedly found with 14 grams of marijuana.

The 14 juveniles were granted bail by the Suva Juvenile Court last week.

The youngest accused is 12-years-old, another accused is 14-years-old, 3 are 15-years-old, 2 are 16-years-old while the others are 17-years-old.

They will be appearing in court on the 11th of November.

They were taken into custody with the assistance of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces officers on Monday last week.

Eyewitnesses reported that men and youths from Sukanaivalu Road and others from other areas came to Mead Road Housing and stoned a number of houses and some people.

This also resulted in a brawl involving the men and youths from Mead Road Housing and Sukanaivalu Road.

Police say two adults and a juvenile were injured, treated and sent home.