WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man was indicted with attempted murder on Wednesday in connection to an unprovoked attack on a visitor in Waikiki over the weekend.

Ishmael Piula Luavasa, 43, was indicted with second-degree attempted murder by the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney on Wednesday, Nov. 12, following an assault in front of the Waikiki Beachside Hostel on Lemon Road. Luvasa allegedly attacked a 50-year-old man who was visiting after 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

As a result of the beating, the man sustained severe head injuries and was taken to The Queen’s Medical Center.

Luavasa is currently being held without bail. The defendant’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, Nov. 13. If he is convicted as charged, he could be sentenced to life in prison with the

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