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Man to front court for allegedly assaulting bedridden father to death

Man to front court for allegedly assaulting bedridden father to death
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The man who allegedly assaulted his bedridden father resulting in his death at their home at Draubuta Village in Navosa last month has been charged with a count of murder and will appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today.

The man who was drunk allegedly assaulted his father as he lay on his bed.

Police say the man was arrested and questioned after the alleged incident but was released from custody due to his health status.

He was taken in custody again after being discharged from hospital.

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