Social media video promps assault arrests
Apia, SAMOA — Police have arrested four suspects in relation to a video circulating on social media of a man being assaulted last week in Moto'otua.
The four men have been charged with aggravated robbery with the possibility of additional charges.
In its statement, police said they have zero tolerance for violence and are committed to ensuring justice is served.
More videos surfaced yesterday of another man being brutally attacked, and the Commissioner of Police Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo believes its retaliation from those connected to the first victim.
The Ministry released a statement last night citing that it has come to their attention that members of our community are circulating various video footages on social media showing violent content as a result of differences between the youths.
The Police reminded the community they take these "incidents seriously and are investigating and will be taking appropriate actions."
They have acknowledged the help received from village councils in reporting these incidents and ensuring peace is maintained.
Police say with Samoa about to host a number of regional and international events, everyone's cooperation is needed to ensure the country is safe.