A 39-year-old man from Veitongo has been arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm following an alleged machete attack that left a 30-year-old man hospitalised in Tonga.
Tonga Police confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 25.
The victim, a 30-year-old man from Haatēiho, remains at Vaiola Hospital recovering from his injuries.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that alcohol was involved in the incident.
The accused remains in police custody awaiting trial.
Police have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack, the extent of the victim’s injuries or whether the two men knew each other.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when consuming alcohol, warning that drinking can lead to serious injuries or death.
In a separate statement issued the same day, police reported arresting and charging 14 people, including 13 men and one woman, for public drunkenness during an operation on Friday, October 23.
