The family of the man, who is alleged to have caused the death of Keuli Malakai in Ma’ufanga, Tongatapu has formally apologised to his relatives for their son’s actions.
It is understood the family arrived at the victim’s family home early this week with a hala which included Tongan handicrafts, soft sweet food and drinks.
Kaniva News reports it followed with a matāpule formally asking the Malakai’s family to forgive their son.
Police have charged the 25-year-old suspect with murder.
Malakai, 51, worked as a customs officer at the Ministry of Customs.
Some of the Ministry’s staff wrote on Facebook saying they were with Malakai at one of the night clubs before the alleged incident happened.
The accused remains in custody after he turned himself in to police on Saturday morning.
He will appear at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 17, Police said.
It’s alleged the accused assaulted Malakai in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Malakai was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead.