Eastern Creek ‘love triangle’ murder accused, Sosiua Tonga denied bail

A man charged with the murder of another man at a home in Eastern Creek yesterday has been refused bail.

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A Greenacre man charged with murdering another man at an Eastern Creek home in an alleged dispute over a woman will remain behind bars.

Sosiua Tonga, 34, appeared at Mt Druitt Local Court today via audiovisual link after he allegedly assaulted Filipino national Juan Miguel Cerrantes, 34, with a screwdriver on Sunday.

Mr Tonga, 34, is accused on murdering Filipino national Juan Miguel Cerrantes, also 34, with a screwdriver in Eastern Creek on August 11. Picture: Steve Tyson

A woman claiming to be the wife of Mr Tonga, smiled and waved to the media after Mr Tonga’s court appearance as she was driven away in a car.

Police allege Mr Tonga attacked Cerrantes when he was at the Cable Pl home with a woman, Astrid Muller, at about 12.30am on August 11.

The family of Eastern Creek murder accused Sosiua Tonga leaves Mt Druitt Local Court on Monday, August 12. Mr Tonga is accused of murdering a 34-year-old man at a home in Eastern Creek on August 11.

Cerrantes suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police are now investigating the relationship the relationship between Mr Tonga, Mr Cerrantes and Ms Muller and a possible love triangle.

Police investigate the scene of the alleged murder in Cable Pl, Eastern Creek, in the early hours of August 11. Picture: Steve Tyson

Mr Tonga’s defence solicitor did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.

He is expected to face court again on October 9.