A man will appear in court next week charged with murdering ‘Eua man Police said he was living in Tofoa before the incident occurred

The 40-year-old victim from ‘Ēsia was rushed to hospital from outside a bar and restaurant in Nuku’alofa in August 23. He died on Friday last week.

The 20-year-old accused was arrested in Tongatapu last week, according to Police.

He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm.

He remained in Police custody to appear in court on Monday, October 8.

The names of the victim and the accused had not been released.