Police have revealed that an Asian national whose body was found near the seawall in Lami yesterday was last seen drinking with a group of people in a hotel in Suva.

Director CID, SP Adi Sen has confirmed that a team led by the Regional Crime Officer Southern is investigating the cause of the death.

He said a post mortem will be conducted today after which he can reveal further details.

Police have managed to gather so far that the deceased was drinking in hotel with his friends and was seen leaving the hotel after some arguments.

A number of people have been questioned in relation to the death.