Man charged with murder at Haveluloto [1]
Monday, May 11, 2020 - 20:19
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the murder of 27-year-old man at Haveluloto over the weekend.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Tevita Vailea said today, Police were called to a home on Saturday morning, May 9 where the victim was found critically injured.
Police rushed him to Vaiola Hospital where he passed away on the next day Sunday, May 10. The victim is from Ngele’ia.
The accused who lived at Haveluloto was arrested and charged with murder. He is currently in police custody.
Meanwhile, Police expected to release more details into the circumstances of this death as the homicide investigation begins.
This is the first homicide reported for the year in Tonga.