The girlfriend of Josua Lalauvaki, who was allegedly murdered by two former police officers, admitted in court that Lalauvaki was escorted out of Downunder Nightclub twice that night by waiters and bouncers.
It is alleged 26-year-old Lalauvaki was murdered by Kelepi Kolinisau and Selema Tikoenaburevere while they were on duty on 2nd September last year.
Lalauvaki died at the CWM Hospital on 11th October last year as a result of injuries sustained after the alleged assault.
During cross-examination by defence lawyer, Barbara Malimali, Melania Davetawalu, also told the court that Lalauvaki was already drunk when she went to Downunder Nightclub on that night.
Davetawalu told the court that Lalauvaki was let back into the club sometime after being escorted out the first time. She also admitted in court that Lalauvaki could also get a bit mouthy when drunk.
Upon further questioning, Davetawalu revealed that upon being arrested, Lalauvaki had told the officers that he was related to Mr Bainimarama.
She informed the court that at the time of his arrest, they were near the fence of TLTB building.
Davetawalu told the court that it was almost 4am when a taxi had finally stopped for them and she had tried to get her sister, who was arguing with her boyfriend into the taxi.
She admitted that during this time her sister had continued to argue with her boyfriend in a loud voice.
Davetawalu told the court that it was at this point the police officers had arrived and her sister had sworn at the officers.
She says this was when the exchange of words between the police officers and her sister started.
The trial continues before High Court Judge, Justice Vinsent Perera.
