A 16-year-old girl has lost her life, after she was allegedly seriously wounded by a 43-year-old man in Naqali Village in Naitasiri yesterday.
Police says the suspect who is of unsound mind, allegedly struck the victim with a cane knife, causing her serious injuries, which resulted in her death.
They say the victim was returning from a shop when she was chased by the suspect, when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The suspect was arrested and taken into police custody.Investigations continue.
