Police record statement from chopping victims

He is however yet to surrender to the police.

On Sunday, police recorded statements from Kareem Ellis and Keane Marcano, victims of a brutal chopping incident which occurred at the bar one week ago and which went viral on social media over the weekend.

Ellis and Marcano, both of Manahambre Road, Princes Town, are resting comfortably at home after their discharge on Thursday from the San Fernando General Hospital. The incident occurred on July 30 and the men underwent surgery the following day.

Meanwhile a close relative of one of the victims told Newsday he was unable to watch the video footage of the men being chopped. “It was clearly the man’s intention to kill, and for what? Over a woman,” asked the relative who requested anonymity.

“What’s even worse, they all know each other.

There is no relationship between them and the woman but he became annoyed when he saw one of them speaking to her.” A police report stated that an argument ensued.

At about 2.30 am, the suspect entered the bar with a cutlass and began chopping Ellis.

It was reported Marcano intervened and he too was chopped on the back of his legs and hands.

Ellis received chops to the face, chest and neck. They were taken to the hospital. Video footage was captured by CCTV cameras installed at the establishment.

There was outrage from members of the public who viewed it. Sgt Richardson of the Princes Town Police Station is investigating.