Machete murder-accused named [1]
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 22:08
Lotu Tu’itufu is the 18-year-old who has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old woman, he allegedly assaulted with a machete on a road leading from Vuna Road to ‘Umusi, on February 13.
Police named the victim as ‘Ailine Finau
Police in confirming the names today said the victim was in a relationship with the accused, having one child together.
The accused remains in custody pending court.
This offence took place after Tropical Cyclone Gita, which devastated the main island starting on February 12.
Police received the report at 7:45pm responded and found the deceased.
The accused is alleged to have been seen her walking down with other people after swimming at the public swimming pool situated on Vuna Road at Ma’ufanga. He allegedly confronted her and beat her up with the machete. She died on the spot.