BY ROMINAH FAKA
The matter of two women charged jointly with unlawful wounding has adjourned for November 1 for plea.
The matter was mentioned in court on Friday 18th of October 2024 where the two accused were supposed to take their plea however, their lawyer sought court for more time for them to make a proposal to prosecution to negotiate for a lesser charge.
Court also instructed prosecution to make amendments to the charges.
Court suspended to November 1 for plea, prosecution to amend the charge and file it before October 25 and defence to prepare their proposal before the next mention date.
Anna Vathagi and Lisa Kope are sisters in law and are charged jointly with unlawful wounding.
It was alleged on July 2, 2024 the complainant was preparing chemical for spray at the GPPOL 2 Tetere, Estate Office chemical shed.
The two accused approached her and assaulted her, Kope gripping the complainant’s arms while Vathagi hit her head with a rock.
Police say prior to the attack the complainant and Vathagi were not in good terms because the complainant had arranged a girl for her husband to have a sexual affair with.
A cultural reconciliation was held between Vathagi, her husband and the girl.
Following this reconciliation the two women attacked the complainant.
The matter was reported to the Tetere police station and the two were arrested and charged.
Herrick Lautalo act for crown and Ron Dicky Pulekera for Lisa Kope and Bobby Harunari for Anna Vathagi.
