Hanover man charged after allegedly stabbing man during fight
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March 10, 2024

Hanover man charged after allegedly stabbing man during fight

HANOVER, Jamaica— A man who has been accused of stabbing another man during an altercation at his home on Thursday, March 7, has been arrested and charged.

He is 19-year-old Moses James of Orchard Housing Scheme in Hopewell, Hanover. James is charged with wounding with intent.

Reports from the Lucea police are that about 9:50am, James and a man had an argument which developed into a fight. James then used a ratchet knife to stab the man in his upper body.

The police were summoned and the injured man was assisted to hospital where he was admitted in a stable but serious condition.

James was arrested, and later charged on Saturday, March 9, the police said.

His court date is being finalised.

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