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Man dies following alleged stabbing

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

March 5, 2025 6:00 pm

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A man has died at the Lautoka Hospital this afternoon following an alleged stabbing.

Police confirmed that the man was rushed to the hospital, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead.

Police say a suspect is in custody.

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It’s understood that the alleged incident happened in Tomuka.

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