This has been confirmed by the Nukuʻalofa Police Superintendent Tevita Fifita to Kaniva News.
Fifita released no further information as Police investigation continued.
Kaniva understands the victim is a Peace Corps Voulnteer.
Taimi ʻo Tonga correspondent Tevita Motulalo reported on Facebook the volunteer received serious injuries to her face.
The attack occurred on Saturday morning.
Source:
Kaniva News