Husband tied his wife on wooden chair and beat her while their four- years-old son is watching

A-43-year-old husband have tied his wife to a wooden chair and beat her at Oneoneabu village in Central Kwarae, Malaita Province recently.

The husband also used threatening words and promised to kill her while their four-years-old son was watching.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said, “The case was reported to Auki police on domestic violence and police are investigating the matter.”

PPC Tafoa said, “The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic violence contrary to section 58 (1) under the FPA Act and he has appeared before the Auki Magistrate Court.

Chief Superintendent Tafoa said, “This is serious matter and police will not tolerate such behaviour and acts towards women in our communities.”

Mr. Tafoa said, “Spouses, especially men, must refrain from carrying out such behaviour towards their wife. Our homes should be a peaceful place for our children.”