58 year old male arrested over stabbing incident

Police at Atori have arrested a 58-year-old male suspect for stabbing a 30-year-old male person at Kwai and Ngongosila Island.

Police investigation revealed that the drunkard catechist who is the victim provokes the suspect who is with a group of men and women preparing food for the program at that time. 

The suspect warned the victim to leave the catering venue but he refused.

It was alleged that the suspect without hesitation got hold of a knife file and stabbed the victim on his left rib.

The victim was later rushed to Atoifi hospital for medical treatment and currently he is in a stable condition.

Police attended the stabbing incident and formally arrested the suspect and brought him to the Auki police station.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said the suspect has been charged with unlawful wounding contrary to section 229 of the penal code.

He appeared before the Auki Magistrates’ Court and was remanded.

The stabbing incident occurred when the Anglican community at Kwai and Ngongosila island were waiting for the arrival of the Southern Cross and the Anglican Bishop of Malaita.

 “This is really a sad and serious incident which happened during a church event. Such an event should be alcohol free.” 

“I appealed to the communities in Atori, Kwai, Ngongosila and Faumamanu area and other respective communities in the Eastern region to assist police in dealing with such crime in our communities,” Tofoa said.

 He thanked community members and church leaders of Kwai and Ngongosila island for their assistance in apprehending the suspect.

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Police media