The High Court in Lautoka is still yet to receive the psychiatric report for murder charged Korotolu Tasere.
The court heard on Tuesday that this was because the Doctor at the Saint Giles Hospital wished to contact Korotolu Tasere’s family members for further interviews.
Tasere appeared before Justice Sunil Sharma and was represented by Legal Aid Commission lawyer Esiteri Radrole while the state was represented by Simione Seruvatu.
It is alleged that Tasere was under the influence of alcohol when he allegedly assaulted his elderly father at their home at Draubuta Village in Navosa in July 2021 resulting in his death.
The victim who was in his 60s sustained injuries and was rushed to the Navosa Hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced dead.
Ms Radrole told the court the matter was also for plea however the defence was still awaiting the report to determine whether Tasere was fit to take his plea.
Justice Sharma adjourned the matter to March 8 for mention.
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