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Police investigate death of 16-year-old student

April 26, 2019 12:50 pm

Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old student of Ratu Navula College who was allegedly assaulted in Nadi last month.

Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms the incident happened on March 16th during the Nawaka 7’s at Prince Charles Park.

Its alleged Mosese Kubunavanua was assaulted by another student and sustained serious injuries.

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The matter was reported to the Police four days after the alleged attack before he sought medical advice at the Nadi hospital on the 24th of last month.

The victim was admitted to hospital due to the serious injuries he sustained and was later transferred to the Lautoka hospital.

He was admitted at the Lautoka hospital for four more weeks before passing last Saturday.

It’s alleged the victim was with his 10-year- old relative when the alleged incident occurred.

Based on the relative’s statement – police are yet to identify the suspect in this case.