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Five murder accused in bar beating due in Court [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 19:09

Five men charged with murder in the death of Sione Feimoefiafi (49) who was beaten at and outside Tali’eva Bar, are due to appear in Court on Monday, February 18.

The beating, which allegedly started in a brawl at the bar, occurred on February 4, in broad daylight in the Nuku’alofa CBD.

Police said today the accused remain in custody to appear at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court.

The accused are a man (51 from Fatai, two men (48 and 43) from Sopu, a man (42) from Fua’amotu and a man (39) from Tofoa.

The deceased was from Puke and Portland, USA. He was reportedly visiting Tonga on a family reason when this tragedy occurred. He passed away at Vaiola Hospital later that night from the fatal injuries.

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