A 43-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter by negligence in relation to the death of a 46-year-old man, he allegedly assaulted during a brawl in Neiafu on Saturday night, September 1. 

Police in Nuku’alofa today said the victim from Neiafu died on the same night.

Meanwhile, the accused had voluntarily surrendered himself to police on Sunday morning, September 2. 

It is alleged there was a dispute between people who had been drinking and the accused had punched the victim. The offence took place at an area called "Vete" in Neiafu. 

He is detained in custody to appear at the Magistrate’s Court in the outer island on Monday, September 10.