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Security guard charged with murder of Malapo man [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, April 14, 2014 - 13:30.  Updated on Monday, April 14, 2014 - 13:32.

A 38-year-old security guard has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old man from Malapo, in the Nuku’alofa CBD at the weekend.

Tonga Police stated that the security guard was arrested following an incident at around 4:00am on Saturday 12 April at the CBD Square opposite the ‘Uliti Uata Building.

The police investigation followed the death of a 27-year-old man from Malapo, who is alleged to have been in a fight with the accused while they were allegedly drinking at the CBD square.

“Police arrived at the scene and took the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. The cause of death is yet to be officially determined,” the Commissioner of Tonga Police, Grant O’Fee, stated this afternoon.

The accused who worked as a Security Guard at the Dataline Company, will remain in custody until 28 April, 2014.

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