A man in his 40s has been charged with murder following the death of a 70-year-old man in Suva last week.
The incident happened on the afternoon of Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Namadai Settlement, where the accused, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, assaulted the elderly victim.
The victim sustained severe injuries and was transported to Colonial War Memorial Hospital, where he remained until his death three days ago.
The man has now been formally charged with one count of murder. He is due to appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today.
