By Loretta B Manele

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man over allegations he caused the death of another man.

The 21-year-old male victim reportedly died instantly after being punched by a 24-year-old male suspect in Choiseul province, police media unit reported yesterday.

According to police media, officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Wagina and Taro police stations with support from RSIPF forensics conducted an investigation in an alleged murder incident.

The incident as stated occurred at Terapa Island close to Wagina in Choiseul province on Sunday, January 19 after a short argument.

Berry Pogesopa, Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Choiseul province said the deceased and the accused are from Canann village near Noro town who went over to Wagina for seaweed farming.

Pogesopa said on Sunday the deceased and the accused together with others were having beers when the argument broke out.

It was during this time that the suspect punched the deceased on his forehead causing him to die instantly on the scene.

He stated that the suspect has been arrested for further dealings while formalities for the post mortem are underway to form part of the police investigation.

PPC Pogesopa appeals to both parties involved in this murder incident to assist police with more information and to refrain from taking any retaliation.

“Allow police to investigate and deal with the matter.”