A man is under investigation in Rakiraki for allegedly striking his father with a knife on Monday morning.
The alleged incident happened at Vunitogoloa Village.
The father was lighting a fire in the cooking area when his son is alleged to have struck him on the head, resulting in a deep gash. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the suspect was in custody at the Rakiraki Police Station.
She said the victim was in a stable condition at hospital.