Pacific / Tonga

Five men charged with murder after Tonga bar brawl

11:22 am on 6 February 2019

Five men in Tonga have been charged with murder after the death of a man following a nightclub brawl earlier this week.

49-year-old Sione Feimoefiafi died in hospital on Monday.

The accused are in police custody while the investigation continues.

Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea has instructed the Tali'eva Bar to close until further notice.