Three charged with manslaughter at Hofoa [1]
Friday, January 28, 2022 - 20:52
By Linny Folau
A 20-year-old man from Malapo died after he was allegedly assaulted on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Hofoa.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Tevita Vailea said yesterday that police received the report of this incident, after 4:00pm.
Police rushed the victim to Vaiola Hospital where he was confirmed to have died.
Information was received that the victim was allegedly assaulted during an altercation, he said.
Three men have been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
They remain in police custody pending their court appearance at the Magistrate’s Court next week.
A 20-year-old man from Malapo died after he was allegedly assaulted on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Hofoa.