Police arrest man who allegedly stoned and robbed several victims in Navesau

A Police taskforce team consisting of K9 personnel have apprehended the man who allegedly stoned and robbed several victims in Navesau, Tailevu on Monday.

Police say they tracked down the suspect in Ba and he was taken into custody at the Nalawa Police Station where he is currently being questioned.

There are eight reports lodged at the Nalawa Police Station whereby the suspect allegedly stoned vehicles and robbed businessmen.

Police say after allegedly committing the offences the suspect threw rocks at the team of officers and bystanders whereby a man was injured and K9 Bexel also sustained injuries.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdul Khan has acknowledged the support of those who assisted Police.

ACP Khan says it was a dangerous situation that could have seriously injured or cost someone's life and while there were claims that Police did not do enough, they did what they could in light of the threat confronting not only Police but other members of the public.

He adds unfortunately someone was injured and he was merely trying to assist and one of their K9 dogs was also injured and the team worked throughout the night to track the suspect down and take him into custody.