38-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder after New Year's Eve Drinking Brawl

A 38-year-old man from Vidogo Settlement in Vatuwaqa will appear in Suva Magistrates Court today, charged for one count of murder.

It is alleged that the victim, a 32-year-old manager, joined the suspect along with six other people for drinking party on New Years Eve.

On New Years Day, a fight started at around 10.00 am, during which the suspect assaulted the victim until he was lying motionless on the ground.

The victim was taken to CWM hospital by the suspect, where he later passed away.

Investigations have determined what had transpired based on the statements of six eyewitnesses who were part of the drinking party.

The suspect has been charged for one count of Murder contrary to Section 312 of the Crimes Act of 2009.

He will be produced at the Suva Magistrate Court today.