A 19-year-old young man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a man was hospitalised with head injuries on Sunday.
He has been charged with grievous bodily harm.
The 26-year-old victim from Matahau remains at Vaiola Hospital in a very critical condition, Police said.
Police believed “that irresponsible intake of alcohol was involved and meanwhile, the investigation continues”.
The suspect, also from Matahau was arrested on Monday, November 14.