Tonga police arrested the suspect at 3am today.
The 27 year old victim’s body was found near the road at Fatai.
Police launched an investigation last night after it received a report from Vaiola Hospital that the victim had died.
The victim had stab wounds on his body and died in hospital upon arrival.
“Information received by Police so far indicates that the suspect and the deceased were drinking alcohol at a place in Te’ekiu,” Police Acting Chief Superintendent Tēvita Vailea said.
Police Investigation continues.
