Teens accused in Matahau assault appear in court [1]
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 23:07
Four male teenagers charged in relation to assaulting a 15-year-old boy at a bush allotment in Matahau on Saturday night, July 21 had their case adjourned to August 2.
The accused Taniela and Silikivai 'Aisea, Taniela Kaumatule and Kilikali Tuiaki appeared today at the Magistrate’s Court in Nukunuku. The case was adjourned.
They are accused of beating up the victim Lehopoame of Matahau.
One of the accused, aged 15 is charged with assault while the other three aged 17 and 19 have been similarly charged with causing bodily harm.
They remain in custody pending their next court date.