Machete murder after cyclone [1]
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 17:05. Updated on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 17:11.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old woman who he allegedly assaulted with a machete on a road leading from Vuna Road to ‘Umusi, yesterday February 13.
Police today said the accused and deceased were in a relationship and had one child together.
"We received the report at 7:45pm and responded to the offence and found the body of the deceased," a police spokesperson said.
The accused was allegedly intoxicated when he saw the victim walking down with other people after swimming at at the public swimming pool situated on Vuna Road at Ma’ufanga.
"He confronted and beat her up with the machete. She died at the spot," said the police spokesperson.
Police have charged him with murder. He is detained in custody.
An investigation continues into the circumstances but it is alleged that jealousy might have been involved.