A forensic team has been deployed to the Northern Division this afternoon to carry out investigation into the alleged double homicide.

Police confirmed that the incident occurred yesterday around midday where a couple, aged 60 and 54 years of age were found dead in Navetau settlement, Vunilagi.

It is alleged that the 60-year-old man stabbed his 54-year-old wife and was later found dead.

Story by: Praneeta Prakash