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Man who allegedly raped a 17-year-old boy in a cemetery to take his plea next week

Man who allegedly raped a 17-year-old boy in a cemetery to take his plea next week
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The 27-year-old man who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a 17-year-old boy in a cemetery compound in the Nausori area in July this year will take his plea in the Suva High Court on Monday.

Vecueli Rara is charged with a count each of rape and sexual assault.

According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the 17 year old boy had taken a shortcut route to walk to school when he was allegedly grabbed and sexually assaulted by the 27-year-old man.

The man was allegedly drinking alcohol in the cemetery.

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