Toutai Kefu recovering well [1]
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 16:19. Updated on Friday, August 27, 2021 - 17:54.
‘Ikale Tahi head coach, Toutai Kefu, who was stabbed during an invasion on his home early Monday morning, 16 August, is reported to be recovering well after surgery and "back in high spirits, with an order of KFC proudly smashed”.
Tonga Rugby Union made the comment on social media this morning and also thanked everyone for supporting him.
“From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all for your beautiful words of love and support. We are forever grateful.”
Toutai was stabbed at his home in Coorparoo, in what Police say was highly likely a burglary gone wrong. He was trying to defend his family, who were also injured and taken to hospital.
Yesterday morning, Toutai’s daughter, Olivia Kefu gave a quick update on her family’s condition on social media.
“Both Josh and Dad had their surgery’s [sic] yesterday and are recovering well. Madi and Mum will have their operations this morning.”
“Thank you to everyone for all the kind messages and support, it means the absolute world to us all.”
Teenagers charged
Two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody on Monday, 16 August.
The ABC reported last night Police have charged one 15-year-old boy with four counts of attempted murder, three counts of grievous bodily harm, one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, break and enter, burglary and deprivation of liberty. The other is in custody.
Police have also charged a 13-year-old boy for his alleged involvement in a burglary and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, as well as his alleged involvement in the burglary and wounding incident at Coorparoo.
He has been refused bail and after appearing at the Brisbane Children’s Court yesterday, he was remanded in custody and will re-appear in court on Friday.