Body Found In Billiard Shop

A team of officers from the Samabula Police Station are currently in Fulaga street, where a man's body was found inside a billard shop early this morning.

Crime Officer Samabula, Inspector Mansoor Ali, who is at the scene told Fijivillage News that the deceased who is in his later 30's was last seen drinking with a group of men late last night.

The matter was reported to police by a passerby after spotting the man lying motionless.

Police have cordoned off the area and are still inside conducting investigations. Meanwhile, the hunt continues for the group of men who were drinking with the deceased. Police are calling on for information. Post mortem arrangements are being conducted.

In another incident, Nausori Police are investigating the death of a middle-aged man whose body was found floating in Rewa River near Lomanikoro yesterday evening.

Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed the body was found floating by some Lomanikoro villagers who were near the river.

Police are trying to identify the body.

ASP Chand has called on the members of the public to inform police if any member of the family is missing.

Police have not ruled out foul play.