Police are questioning a 34-year-old man who allegedly murdered his de-facto partner in Naikabula, Lautoka yesterday.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirmed that the matter was initially lodged as a serious assault case however it is now being treated as alleged murder.
The woman was discovered unconscious inside her home by officers who were attending to the report of assault after receiving a call from a neighbor.
The victim was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. The post mortem is expected to be conducted later today.
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