3 Feb 2014

Tongan students in court today after trial brought forward a week

8:18 am on 3 February 2014

The trial for 147 Tupou College students in Tonga, who are charged in relation to a violent attack on a home, has been brought forward a week, and is expected to be heard today.

The trial, which relates to an attack that left a Tonga College student in a critical condition, was initially scheduled for February the 10th.

The Tupou College students are charged with conspiracy to commit willful damage and unlawful assembly, among other charges.

Four adults, including a Tupou College teacher, have also been charged in relation to the attack.

The Principal magistrate, Salesi Mafi told TV Tonga News that the date has been moved forward as the 2014 academic year has begun.