30-year-old Sekove Tawake of Vatuwaqa and 30-year-old Sailosi Lakovi of Tacirua have been remanded in custody for a formal bail application, as both have pending matters.
They are alleged to have been involved in an attempted robbery in Tacirua on Saturday morning.
Both appeared before Nasinu Magistrate Deepika Prakash this afternoon.
Police Prosecutor Kaveni Tuisese objected to bail, stating that the matter is of public interest and that there is a likelihood that they may re-offend.
Police Prosecutor Tuisese confirmed that, according to the summary of facts, both men had refused to be interviewed.Both have been charged with one count of attempted robbery, two counts of resisting arrest, and two counts of refusing to provide fingerprints.
It is alleged that the two men drove up to a family’s driveway with their faces covered and armed with cane knives and pinch bars in an attempt to steal from the home.
The matter will be called on January 6th.
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