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Australian police investigate thwarted attack on Samoan PM

15:17 pm on 16 November 2018

Australian police are investigating an attempted attack on Samoa's Prime Minister.

Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi Photo: RNZ Pacific /Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia

Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi was speaking at an event in Brisbane on Wednesday when two men threw rocks, eggs and an uncooked pig's head at him.

The men, who disguised their faces and also shouted slurs, then ran away, leaving Tuila'epa unharmed.

The Samoa Observer reports Queensland police are investigating the incident.