BY ROMINAH FAKA

Police have arrested two men in relation to the death of an expat in Choiseul Province.

Assistant Commissioner National Capital and Crime Prevention Mr Simpson Pogeava told media yesterday, police in Taro arrested the two suspects and remanded them following the death of the Australian expat at Kagau Island in Choiseul.

It was alleged that the two men attacked the victim Erick Djokovic who was in his 80s in the early hours of January 21.

The victim was seriously injured after the attack and was transported and referred to the National Referral Hospital (NRH) for medical attention. Unfortunately, he passed away.

“Violence against old people and children are not acceptable in our society and so, we must work together as community to protect our elder people and ensured such incidents like this do not happen in our community,” said Pogeava.

The two suspects were remanded and investigations into the matter is continuing, Pogeava said.

Police are calling on anyone who have relevant information to come forward and assist police to ensure that those involved in this incident face justice for their actions, he said.

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