Maugaloto Palu

Former Toa Samoa prop denies attempted murder charge

The former prop is still in police custody awaiting a decision on a bail application which police have strongly opposed.

The accused, who is a New Zealand citizen, was charged after he allegedly attacked two young men with a machete at the Savalalo fish market last month.

The court is scheduled to set a hearing date and deliver a decision on his bail application this week.

     

Former Toa Samoa player appears on attempted murder charge

The former prop is in police custody facing four charges including one count of attempted murder, and two of grievous bodily harm and one of armed with a dangerous weapon.

Palu appeared today via video link from Tanumalala prison for the first mention of his case which has been adjourned until Monday.

He was arrested over a week ago after he allegedly attacked two men with a machete at the Savalalo fish market.

He has not entered a plea but remains in custody.