The trial of a 38-year-old man charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in Nabua last year has started in the Suva High Court.
The accused who is the girl’s uncle is charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The man pleaded not guilty to both counts before High Court Judge Justice Vincent Perera this morning.
The state will call three witnesses in the trial which is fixed till Friday.
