Police have arrested and charged two youths aged 21 and 16 for the alleged murder of a 27 year old Nadi villager who was allegedly assaulted and thrown into the Nadi River on Saturday morning.

Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the two were charged last night after police received the post mortem report.

Another teenager, a 19 year old has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

They will appear in the Nadi Magistrates court this morning.