A 34-year-old Senior Police Constable was suspended from police duty, after he was arrested for domestic violence and child abuse, allegedly committed on his nine-year-old son.

Police Commissioner Stephen Caldwell suspended him on February 3.

He has been charged with domestic violence and cruelty to children.

This matter allegedly occurred on Monday, February 1 at the accused’s residence in Vaini. 

Police Commissioner Caldwell said today, the child is now at a safe place.

"Tonga Police is committed to reducing the harm of family and domestic violence. We therefore recognize that first we must set a high standard for responding and investigating family and domestic violence by ensuring systems, resources and people are continuously developed to effectively meet the drivers of family and domestic violence.”

The accused is remanded in police custody to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on a later date.