Police have laid charges of attempted murder against the 26 year old man of Nadi who is alleged to have stabbed a 52 year old expatriate of New Zealand earlier this week.

Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the man was charged last night and is expected to appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court tomorrow.

The victim was in the country relaxing at a home when the suspect went to visit him and it is alleged that an argument broke between the two and the suspect allegedly stabbed him.

The victim who sustained serious head and facial injuries has been transferred to the CWM Hospital and is said to be in a critical condition.