16 Nov 2012

Two Tongan police officers charged with manslaughter

6:28 pm on 16 November 2012

Two Tongan police officers have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 21 year old man from Vaini.

He died early this morning, after being involved in a fight at a party in Vaini last night.

The police commissioner, Grant O'Fee, says the man died on arrival at Vaiola Hospital after suffering head injuries.

Mr O'Fee has told a news conference that the two officers were identified as those taking part in the fight with the man.

Radio Tonga says both are being held in police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Magistrate's Court on Monday.