A heart-wrenching incident in Lomolomo, Lautoka has led to a 25-year-old man being charged with murder after the tragic death of his three-year-old child. Initial reports suggested the child’s injuries were due to a fall, but further investigation revealed they were allegedly inflicted by the father. He now faces grave charges of murder and assault causing actual bodily harm.
The accused appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court on September 29, 2025, and he has been remanded in custody. The case will be transferred to the Lautoka High Court, with the next hearing scheduled for October 13, 2025.
This devastating incident mirrors similar distressing cases that underscore a worrying pattern of violence against children within family environments. In a comparable case in Cunningham, another individual was charged with murder after the death of a one-year-old child and causing injuries to a three-year-old sibling, highlighting significant issues of domestic violence and the urgent need for child protection.
These cases emphasize the critical need for interventions to ensure children’s safety and prevent domestic abuse. As communities confront such tragic occurrences, there is an urgent appeal for strengthened measures to protect vulnerable individuals and deliver justice for the innocent lives affected.