A 24-year-old man charged over the death of of another in April of 2020 has opted to represent himself despite the advice of the High Court in Suva.

Ledua Vakaloloma appeared before Justice Siainiu Fa’alogo Bull charged with one count of murder.

Mr Vakaloloma, who is charged with the murder of Lemeki Duidomo, waived his right to counsel despite Justice Bull’s advice that he seek proper legal assistance from either a private lawyer or the Legal Aid Commission due to the severity of the charge.

She reminded him that if convicted he could be sentenced to life imprisonment.

The matter will be called in the High Court in Suva on June 13.

The deceased had left home to watch a rugby match with his friends on April 4 and failed to return home.

He had accompanied some friends to a motel where they were allegedly confronted by another group of men and a fight ensued between the two parties.

He was allegedly struck by a metal object.