Police arrest man caught stabbing another
Friday, March 05, 2021|
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A mechanic was arrested and charged with wounding with intent after officers caught him stabbing another with a knife in Westmoreland on Wednesday, March 3.
Charged is 28-year-old Ricardo Smith of New Hope district, Little London in the parish.
The police said they were on patrol in the New Hope area about 6:00 pm, when Smith was seen with a knife inflicting stab wounds to the complainant's abdomen. They intervened and Smith was arrested.
The police said a statement was recorded from the complainant and Smith was subsequently charged yesterday.
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