Human remains found at Lapaha bush, may be man aged 40's [1]
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 22:22
Tonga Police are appealing for information that might help to identify the remains of a man, discovered this afternoon, Wednesday 13 July 2016, at Lapaha in Eastern Tongatapu.
The body was found in a decomposed state by a member of the public in an unused bush allotment in Lapaha and the Police were notified at about 12:30pm today.
The deceased male is believed to have been in his 40s with black hair and spots of grey hair.
Police stated that he was wearing black shorts (Dickies) and a white or cream aloha shirt with green prints of fishes, palm leaves and wine glasses. The deceased was approximately 5 feet 9 inches in height.
“If you have any information that could assist police in identifying this man I would urge you to get in touch,” said Deputy Commissioner Pelenatita Vaisuai.
Anyone who can assist with information that might lead to the identification of the deceased, is asked to contact the nearest Police Station, or 32133, 7738944 or the Tonga Police emergency number, 922.