Results for Police and Crime

A woman who is alleged to have tried to leave Tonga, using a forged Tongan passport remains in custody with a man who co-accused after the Chinese nationals were arrested at Fua’amotu International Airport, on October 15.

Niumataevalu Talanoa Lelei (47), from the village of Malapo was the man whose skeletal remains were discovered at a remote bush area in Veitongo on the southern coast of central Tongatapu in June 25.

Taniela Halahuni (22) has made a remarkable recovery from a coma after sustaining severe head injuries during a violent attack by Tupou College students at a Tofoa home in July.

A tourism operator in Ha'apai has been charged with assault and selling liquor without a license, according to Tonga Police in Nuku'alofa.

A man is being investigated by police in relation to the attack of a woman by a hooded man early Sunday morning September 1 in Nuku'alofa near the Teufaiva Stadium. No arrest has been made at this stage.

A 37-year-old father in ‘Ohonua, ‘Eua, has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of his 10-year-old son after he crashed into a tree in an accident alleged to have been caused by faulty brakes, on September 5.

A hooded man who attacked a woman while she was walking to church early Sunday morning, in Nuku’alofa, is sought by the Tonga Police, who issued an advisory today for women and school students to walk in groups for their safety.

A Senior Commissioned Police Officer has been suspended for alleged connection in corrupt activity with criminals, and may face further disciplinary action.

A mother is accused of manslaughter relating to the death of her 14 year old daughter last Friday, Tonga Police confirmed today. She is one of two people charged with manslaughter, while a third accused, a 42-year-old woman, has now been charged with abetting the crime.