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Young men arrested for unlawful wounding in Malaita Province

Police in Malu’u, in North Malaita have arrested two male suspects following a fight at Adau Village, East Mbaelelea, in Malaita Province on 8 December 2018.

The two accused, aged 22 and 24, were arrested on 9 December 2018 and were both charged for unlawful wounding.

“It is being alleged that a fight broke out and the two accused allegedly wounded the victim with a bush knife during which he sustained serious injuries,” says Provincial Police Commander, Malaita Province, Superintendent Timothy Apaesi.

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Man dead in Western Province after hit by tree branch

Police in Gizo are investigating the death of a 48-year-old male after he was hit by the branch of a tree at Maravari Village, Vella La Vella, Western Province, on 8 January 2018.

It was alleged that the deceased was chopping a tree when it fell down on another nearby tree down during which a branch fell and hit the head of the deceased.

Provincial Police Commander, Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The deceased was assisted by his work mates to the Village but was pronounced dead by a nurse at the local clinic.”

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RSIPF warn bus owners and drivers following unlawful protest

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly warn bus owners and drivers in Honiara to abide by the law following an illegal protest through the city today at the recent changes instituted by the Honiara City Council to the bus routes.

At a meeting with the protesting bus owners and drivers at the Rove Police Headquarters in Honiara, Supervising Deputy Commissioner, Operations, Ms Gwen Ratu told them, “It was illegal for you to involve in such a protest as you did not get the necessary permit to stage such an activity.”

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RSIPF urges Renbel Province to assist police maintain law and order

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) urges people in the Rennell-Bellona Province to assist the police in maintaining law and order in the communities of the Province and to leave internal matters within the Force to be sorted out administratively.

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44-year-old arrested for Indecent assault

Detectives from the Sexual Assault Team, in Honiara have arrested and charged a 44 year old man on 2 January 2018 for alleged indecently assaulting an 8-year- old child at Kola Ridge, East Honiara.

It is alleged the victim was asleep on the night of 31 December 2017 at home; Kola Ridge when the accused went into her room and indecently assaulted the victim.

Supervising Officer In-charge (OIC) of the Sexual Assault Team, Detective Sergeant Brian Kanai says, “It is sad to note that the alleged suspect is well known to the victim as a relative, or a person of trust.”

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Police in Western Province alerted of a death at Vonavona Lagoon

Police in Western Province today (05 January 2018) investigating a death of man in his 20’s, allegedly attacked by a crocodile just outside Barasipo Village about 20 metres outside from the shore, of Vonavona Lagoon in the Western Province.

It is alleged the man went on a diving trip with another man in the evening of yesterday (04/01/2018) and was attacked by a reptile while diving.

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Man arrested by Police in Gizo for alleged serious allegations

A 41 year-old man was arrested by police in Gizo, Western Province on 02 January 2018 for alleged Attempted Murder and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm allegations.

It was alleged the man committed the incidents against two men the day before his arrest at Vanga Rural Training Centre (RTC), Kolobangara Island, in the Western Province.

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Police investigate sexual incident

Lata Police investigate an alleged sexual assault incident occurred in Temotu Province on the 1 January 2018.

It was alleged that a male had sexually assaulted a victim and was arrested by Lata police.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Provincial Joseph Manelugu says, “The Victim is currently under medical treatment at Lata Hospital and her condition is stable.”
“May I appeal to my good people in Temotu province to work together with police during investigation of this incident,” says AC Manelugu.

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PPC Makira plans visit to communities

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) plan first official visit to communities around Makira Ulawa Province which will begin on the 6 January 2018.

The PPC is expected to meet with the community leaders and members of the communities to discuss matters related to law and order.

Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Sitai says, “Community members play an actively important role in assisting the police, fostering for a safer community.”

PPC Peter Sitai adds, “I am looking forward in meeting community leaders in Makira-Ulawa during this year (2018) first tour.”

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Man charged by police for accident in Gizo over New Year festivity

A 34 year-old man is facing two counts for reckless and dangerous driving; and driving under the influence of alcohol regarding an alleged vehicle accident on 01 January 2018 along Gizo Road, in front of Nelos Vilas Rest House KHZ area, in the Western Province .

It is alleged the man was driving a vehicle at very high speed heading northerly direction from top hill area headed to Gizo township area with two passengers on board the vehicle when the vehicle over-turned.

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