Popua 4-year-old dies after abuse [1]
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 13:13. Updated on Friday, August 22, 2014 - 11:07.
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Popua boy died on Tuesday, from severe injuries inflicted as a result of domestic violence, and a man charged with his murder will appear in court next week.
Acting Deputy Police Commander Sione Talanoa said today that they were notified by Vaiola Hospital on September 8 that the boy had died from severe injuries to his body. He said from their examination of the injuries it appeared that a strong object was used.
No further details were released while police are continuing their investigation. Meanwhile, the suspect who remains detained in police custody, is expected to appear for the first time in the Fasi Magistrate's Court on Monday, September 14.