BY ROMINAH FAKA
Investigations into the murder case in which a young man was killed at Tanakake on May 25 this year is still ongoing.
20-year-old Denick Iro has been charged with one count of murder contrary to section 200 of the Penal Code (Cap 26).
Prosecution informed court on Monday this week that there were still documents to be obtained for this case. These documents include the autopsy report and a photo album.
Prosecution requested an additional adjournment. This request was made to allow police investigators more time to obtain the remaining documents, specifically the autopsy report and photo album.
Court adjourned for July 15 and remand for Mr Iro was extended.
It was alleged that on May 25, 2024 a fight broke out between groups of young boys in Tanakake area, Panatina when the deceased was allegedly stabbed with an object behind his head.
The deceased fell to the ground unconscious.
He was transported to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) and was pronounced dead upon the arrival.
John Wesley Zoze appears for the Crown and PSO appears for Iro.
