Woman stabbed in Bridgetown dispute, suspect in custody

A woman is in hospital receiving treatment after being stabbed multiple times during a dispute in Bridgetown on Monday, while police have taken a suspect into custody.

The incident which occurred around 5:45 p.m. at the junction of Nelson Street and Fairchild Street, St Michael, is being investigated by officers at Central Police Station.

According to preliminary reports, a dispute between a man and a woman escalated, resulting in the female sustaining multiple stab wounds. Emergency ambulance personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), where she is receiving medical attention.

Police say a suspect is currently in custody assisting with investigations.

They are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the altercation or have any information that could assist the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigation Department (Central) at 430-7189 or 430-7190, Police Emergency at 211, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.