An investigation by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Professional Standard and Internal Investigation (PSII) has resulted in the arrest of a police officer from Honiara on 20th October 2008.

The Officer has been charged with incest, indecent assault and attempted rape. He has been interdicted from duty and will not be receiving his pay.

The officer has been bailed on condition and is expected to appear in court on a later date.

In related news, Police Commissioner Peter Marshall will tomorrow hold a press conference at their Rove Headquarters to brief the media on the outcome of the infanticide investigations at Kobito.

Source: Police Media Unit