Magistrate arrest

Magistrate in Manus arrested

Francis Kalai, was arrested by police in Manus last week after he returned to the province from receiving medical attention in Port Moresby.

Manus Provincial Police Commander David Yapu told Loop PNG today Magistrate Kalai was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle accident in August last year in a drink drive incident.

He said the wife of the magistrate escaped injuries however he received injuries to his jaw and head which needed medical attention and was referred to the Port Moresby General Hospital.