Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 74-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Masilamea Tongatapu on Thursday 1 May.
Tonga Police said today that acting on a report, Police attended the scene and confirmed the death at his home. He was last seen by neighbours the week before, on 27 March.
"Vaiola Hospital confirmed that the deceased had passed more than 48 hours prior to discovery. Tonga Police received the medical report confirming the cause of death was cardiac arrest."
The body of the deceased was released to his family for burial.
