The closing submissions of a teacher from a school in Tailevu facing multiple sexual charges were adjourned after the State indicated it was not ready.

The 25-year-old appeared before Justice Usaia Ratuvili for closing remarks.

He is currently facing six counts of rape committed against three students aged 15 and 17 in 2024.

The court heard the prosecutor was having difficulty finalising the submissions and therefore sought time.

As a result, Mr Ratuvili has directed the state to file the submission by February 6.

The teacher made his first appearance before the Nausori Magistrate’s Court in March 2024.

The man, represented by lawyer Joji Cakau from Vosarogo Lawyers, had his bail extended, with the case adjourned to February 13.