A 38 year old farmer who allegedly assaulted his bedridden father resulting in his death at their home at Draubuta Village in Navosa last month has been remanded in custody by the Sigatoka Magistrates Court.
Korotolu Tasere has been charged with one count murder.
Tasere who was drunk allegedly assaulted his father as he lay on his bed.
Police say Tasere was arrested and questioned after the alleged incident but was released from custody due to his health status.
He was taken in custody again after being discharged from hospital.
The case has been transferred to the Lautoka High Court and will be called on 27th September.
