The case of the alleged murder of a 46 year old fisherman in Lokia Landing Nausori has been linked to an aggravated robbery.
Police say an unknown person brutally assaulted the victim before stealing a 15hp Yamaha outboard engine.
The body of the man was found at Lokia yesterday morning.
There were visible injuries on the mans face.
As investigations continue, police are requesting anyone with information that could assist investigators to call Crime Stoppers on 919.