Son attacks father with machete [1]
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 22:18
A 26-year-old man was arrested and detained in custody after he allegedly assaulted his 60-year-old father with a machete on Saturday night, January 28.
The father who was severely injured remains in a critical condition at Vaiola Hospital.
The assault occured at a home in Fasi.
"The accused is alleged to have been disappointed with something at their home and attacked his father with the machete, hitting him on the head and on the leg," said a police spokesperson today.
The accused has been charged with grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.