Stabbing death at Diamond being investigated by police

The police say they have launched an investigation into a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, January 29, at Diamond which left one man dead and another currently warded at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in a reportedly stable condition with multiple stab wounds about his body.

A release from the police said according to reports, at about midday last Saturday, the deceased, Kevin George, a 27 year old labourer of Diamond and the accused allegedly had a disagreement and an argument ensued. As a consequence, an altercation arose between both men which resulted in the deceased and the accused receiving injuries to their body. Both men were subsequently taken to the Stubbs Polyclinic for medical assistance. However, George died from his injuries and the accused is currently a patient at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital in a reportedly stable condition.

The police are asking persons with information that can assist with the investigations to contact: the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Crimes at telephone number 1-784-456-1339; the Officer-in-charge of the Criminal Investigations Department at 1-784-456-1810; or the Officer in charge of the South Central Division at 1-784-458-4200; or any police station or police officer with whom you are comfortable. All information received would be treated confidentially.