Tue, 2019-02-26

Police responded to a report of an incident that took place at 6:28pm at a residence on Random Lane in Warwick today.

Details are still emerging but it appears that an altercation took place between two males resulting in one of the males being stabbed and the other male suffering unspecified injuries.

Both males have been taken via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and the severity of their injuries are unknown at this time.

An investigation into this incident is now underway and police are appealing for anyone who may have any information that can assist police to please call 295-0011.

Update: Wednesday, February 27th - A 20 year old Warwick man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 59 year old Warwick man at a Random Lane, Warwick residence around 6:30pm Tuesday, February 26th – and remains in police custody at this time, pending further inquiries.

Apparently both men were hurt after being involved in a violent altercation with each other.

They were each transported to hospital via separate ambulances and at last check this morning (February 27th) the 20 year old man had been treated and discharged while the 59 year old man was listed in stable condition on a general ward – having sustained wounds including a severe eye injury – that were described as non-life threatening.

Any witnesses or members of the public with relevant information that have not already come forward are encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477 at the earliest opportunity.

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