Another ethnic clash has erupted in the city of Lae in the Morobe province this morning, this time its between the Eastern Highlanders and the Southern Highlanders.
According to Lae police, the fight erupted at 3 mile hillside after a suspect, an elderly man from Southern Highlands whilst under the influence of alcohol, sexually assaulted a teenage girl from Eastern Highlands Province.
The fighting spilled out onto National Highway, but police managed to clear the Highway.
Stones were exchanged by members of both parties during the fight. Knives and other dangerous weapons were also used and several injuries were sustained while houses belonging to both fighting parties were burnt down.
Situation is still at tense and police are on the scene monitoring the situation to ensure the fight does not further escalate.