Assistant Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo confirmed to Tala Fou that the Fire & Emergency Services Authority responded to a call reporting the incident and they found the victim unconscious at the shelter.
The teenager was rushed to hospital where he is in a coma with serious head injuries.
The police have since informed the victim’s family in Taga Savaii of his condition.
Police are investigating the incident and are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that will help them find those responsible for beating up the victim.
