Brothers held for fatal stabbing of a man
Published:Friday | February 9, 2024 | 8:56 AM
The Bog Walk police in St Catherine have arrested two brothers for allegedly hitting a man with a stone then fatally stabbing him on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified only as 'Balloon' of Jew Pen Hill, Bog Walk, St Catherine.
It is reported that about 5:15 p.m., there was a dispute between 'Balloon' and one of the suspects when the suspect's brother joined in and used a stone to hit 'Balloon' who fell.
While on the ground, the other suspect brandished a pair of scissors, which he used to stab 'Balloon' in the abdomen.
The injured man was taken to hospital where he died.
- Rasbert Turner
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