The carpenter who is alleged to have murdered his 78-year-old father in Manoca, Nausori on Monday this week has been charged and will be produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court today.
According to Police the 48-year old suspect who is now charged with one count murder was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he committed the offence.
The accused later conveyed the victim to the Nausori Health Centre and the matter was reported by health officials to Police.
