Two men accused of assaulting a police officer in Navuca Settlement in Burerua, Tailevu on Monday night have each been charged with one count of Failure to Comply with Orders, Damaging Property, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass and Serious Assault.
The third suspect is still admitted at the CWM Hospital.
Police Constable Jiutasa Taiki was attending to the report with another officer when there was a commotion which resulted in the group of drunk suspects arguing.
While trying to control the situation, Taiki was allegedly hit on the back of his head with a rock.
He is recovering at his home.
The suspects who are all farmers from Naivicula in Tailevu were arrested on Tuesday morning.
