Teen found injured on Ha’atafu road dies [1]
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 19:19. Updated on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 09:45.
A 19-year-old youth, who was found seriously injured on the side of the main road in Ha'atafu over the weekend, died on November 26, at Vaiola Hospital.
Police in Nukunuku reported that the youth from Kolomotu'a had sustained serious head injuries.
Two men aged 19 and 22 years from Ha’atafu had surrendered themselves to police alleging to have committed an assault.
Police first received a report of a person who was lying injured on the side of the road on Sunday afternoon, November 24.
“He was rushed to the hospital where he was admitted into the intensive care unit before passing away.”
Two suspects remain in custody as police continue their investigation.