A 28year old farmer from Kadavu remains in Police custody – following the death of his 23year old partner on Friday afternoon.
According to police the suspect who was allegedly intoxicated during the incident, assaulted his pregnant partner at a home in Nasese.
The victim was rushed to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital – where she was pronounced ‘Dead on Arrival’.
Police has confirmed the post-mortem is being conducted today, as investigations continue.