The police are investigating the murder of Mark Ashby, 20, of Mabaruma, North West District. Ashby was reportedly killed on Friday at Port Kaituma.
Investigations have revealed that Mark Ashby was involved in an argument with a man over cigarettes. He was allegedly chopped to his neck. He succumbed while receiving treatment at the Port Kaituma Hospital.
The suspect has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.