A 17-year-old boy has been taken in for questioning after the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku.
Police have confirmed the post mortem report has classified the case as murder.
The boy was last seen playing at a neighbour's home on Wednesday night but did not return home.
His mother later reported him missing.
Police say his body was discovered near his home at around midday yesterday.
Stay with us for developments.