Police seek public assistance in identifying alleged murder victim

Police are still pleading for assistance in identifying an i-Taukei man believed to be in his 20s who was a victim of an alleged murder case.

Police say investigators need to identify the victim before a post mortem can be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.

Police say that the alleged murder took place after 10pm last Thursday at the Suva foreshore.

Police also released the photos of a number of items found at the crime scene and also worn by the victim in the hope someone will have information that could assist us in identifying the victim.

The victim has short black hair, is 5'6, slim built, fair complexion and was wearing a bracelet with the words FR initialled on it.

Police say he was also wearing a gold plated stud earing on his right ear.

Items found at the scene include a cap, another bracelet and a pair of black Bata flip flops.

If anyone has any information that could assist investigators identify the victim or may have seen anything is requested to call the ASP Crime Totogo on 9905646.