Father charged with murder in son’s death

20 September 2018, 12:00AM

The Police are investigating the death of a man who allegedly died after he was beaten by his 58-year-old father.

The incident was confirmed in a Police weekly update posted on their Facebook page.

The 35-year-old man is from Vaitele fou and Safotu, Savai’i.

“On the 10th September, CID received a called from the National Health Services regarding a male 35 years of Vaitele-fou and Safotu Savaii who was brought by Ambulance to the hospital upon the request of the family,” the Police update said. 

“He died on his way to the hospital.”

 The Police preliminary investigation found that the deceased was intoxicated and was then assaulted by his father. 

Later the decease’s wife noticed a change in her husband and decided to call the Ambulance. 

“Post-mortem is schedule for the deceased and the 58year old suspect Amituanai Pesamino Kelemete Osa has been charged with murder. 

“He is schedule to appear before the Court 1st of October 2018, for mention.”

20 September 2018, 12:00AM
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