A 26 year old man of Fasi mo e Afi in Nuku’alofa is in police custody for allegedly hitting his father with a machete.
Radio Tonga reports the 60 year old father suffered wound to his head, neck and legs in the attack.
Superintendent of the Nuku’alofa Police Station, Tevita Vailea said, the incident happened at their home on Saturday morning.
Another son was injured in the attack.
Vailea said the 26 year old man has a history with the Psychology Department in Vaiola.
His is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in Court later this week.
Source:
Radio Tonga