A man has been arrested after another man was killed and his body was found near a road in Fatai, Hihifo, yesterday Sunday 4.
Police launched an investigation after it received a report from Vaiola hospital last night at around 10pm which confirmed a 27-year-old man from Pea has died.
The victim has been stabbed and he died in hospital upon arrival, Police said.
The suspect, 32, from Te’ekiu was arrested by Police at around 3:00am this morning Monday 5.
“Information received by Police so far indicates that the suspect and the deceased were drinking alcohol at a place in Te’ekiu,” Police Acting Chief Superintendent Tēvita Vailea said.
Police Investigation continues.