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Police hunt for suspect in fatal assault on an elderly man in Cunningham

Police hunt for suspect in fatal assault on an elderly man in Cunningham
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Police are currently searching for the suspect who allegedly assaulted a 68-year-old man, resulting in his death.

Divisional Police Commander South Senior Superintendent of Police Wate Vocevoce confirms the suspect is known to the Police and are pursuing his whereabouts.

The man was waiting for the bus along Cunningham Stage 4 with his son, when the suspect confronted the two, resulting in a heated verbal exchanges.

The suspect allegedly punched the victim where he fell unconscious on the road.

The elderly man was rushed to the Tamavua Health Center where he was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

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