Two juveniles will be appearing at a special court sitting today in Suva for allegedly throwing stones at two police officers while attending to a report at the Tamavua-i-Wai settlement.
According to police the suspects aged 16 and 17 years were arrested on Thursday night and have been charged with one count each of criminal intimidation, fail to comply with the orders and resisting arrests.
Police say a call was received that few people were gathering in that area and while the two officers attended to the report, both suspects threw stones at them, as well as damaging the police vehicle.
“Parents and Guardians are advised to take a close watch on their children and do not leave them alone at night.
“Members of the public are reminded that issues of officers being attacked or threatened during the execution of their duties will not be taken lightly.”
