Police have now confirmed that the father in Labasa allegedly threw his four children in the Labasa River on Monday night before jumping into the river.
Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the search for the 38-year-old father, his 1-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son in the Labasa River will continue this morning.
Police recovered the body of a 4-year-old boy from the Labasa river yesterday.
They confirm that it is the body of one of the three children that were reported missing with their father.
The eldest child who is a 10‑year‑old was the only one who managed to swim to safety after he was allegedly thrown into the river.
Police are yet to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
It is alleged that the man was having relationship problems and decided to take this step.
Please talk to people who can assist you if you are having relationship problems rather than taking the drastic step of hurting someone.
