suspect arrested

The suspect was arrested and detained by police at the Freshwota Police Post on Monday.

The suspect allegedly stabbed his brother with a knife during a conflict.

The victim was admitted at the Vila Central Hospital (VCH).

An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the incident.

Family members have been urged to remain calm and allow the police to handle the case.

Both the suspect and the victim are from Ambae.

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Police first received word of an attack in the town of Kongsberg, south-west of the capital Oslo, at around 18:13 local time (16:13 GMT).

Chief Oeyvind Aas said a suspect had been caught and seemed to have acted alone.

Police will investigate whether it was an act of terror, a spokesman said.

"It is a tragedy for all those affected," Mayor Kari Anne Sand told VG newspaper. "I have no words."

The suspect was apprehended at Solway in Santo on Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect went into hiding on 19 July after the body of Jelinda Arukesa was found in a secluded place at Deproma in Santo.

He has been remanded in custody as investigations continue.

Police have commended the public for responding to their request for information that led to the arrest.

A Police statement issued yesterday identified the suspect as the husband of the deceased woman.

The plaque was laid last week during commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the battle of Guadalcanal.

Police said the plaque was recovered in the Lunga river area and they said the suspect was arrested near the New Zealand Camp east of Honiara.

The police have thanked the community including members of the suspect's immediate family for assisting in the arrest.

Photo: Supplied/ Terry Allen Bloody Ridge near Honiara