Police are raising serious concerns with the increased number of domestic violence cases, one of which has led to the death of a woman.

Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said a 30-year-old man from Tunuloa, Cakaudrove will appear in the Savusavu Magistrate Court charged with 1 count of murder after he allegedly beat his 28-year-old wife to death on Sunday night.

Sokomuri said post mortem revealed that she had a fractured skull and ruptured liver.

He also revealed that another woman is now in hospital after a domestic incident yesterday in Korovou, Tailevu.