Former Police Constable who was convicted for manslaughter for causing death of Josua Lalauvaki has been jailed for five years imprisonment with non-parole period of three years and four months.

His sentence to serve is four years, 10 months and 12 years with a non-parole period of two years. 10 months and 12 days.

Kelepi Duri Tautaumacala Kolinisau 28, and Ratu Selema Steven Dennis Tikoenaburevere were charged in connection with the death of Kiuva villager late Mr Lalauvaki.

However, after the trial, Tikoenaburevere was acquitted and Kolinisau was convicted for the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Kolinisau appeared before Judge Justice Vinsent Perera at the High Court in Suva today for his sentencing.

More details from Ashna Kumar in the Fiji Sun Edition for November 21, 2019

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