06th September 2017 At around 12:45 this afternoon Police received a report of a body of a man discovered at the waterway next to the Popua Park.
The deceased has a tattoo of the words „Vola Halasiti‟ on his chest.
Police ask anyone who has any information that can assist us with our investigation or knows any missing person, to call us immediately at 922, 23417 or to the Police Station closest to you.
Photos of the deceased have been posted on Facebook and have been shared many times, and police are asking the public to refrain from sharing these photos.
The dignity of the dead must always be respected.
“By uploading those photos shows absolutely no respect to this victim. The deceased has yet to be identified and the fact of his death has not been known to the family of the victim at this early stage,” says Acting Chief Superintendent Tevita Vailea.
Police Investigation is underway.
ENDS
Issued by the: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; for media enquiries – Email: siaadams@gmail.com phone (676) 23 323 Fax: (676) 23 036