Two teenage boys aged 17 and 15, have been charged with the murder of a Chinese couple who were found dead with stab wounds in a bush allotment at Matafonua on Sunday 25 February. Tonga Police confirmed that the boys were arrested on Thursday 1 March.

The couple, Mr and Ms Wen, were Chinese nationals who sold vegetables at Talamahu market and were known for being friendly. They were both in their fifties and reportedly have a teenage son in China.  

Deputy Commissioner Vaisuai said in a statement, “I commend the police investigators for their commitment and hard work which results in a quick arrest. This arrest provides reassurance to the family of the deceased and the Community.”