Wrist of man severed in cutlass attack

A 26-year-old Sangre Grande man is now warded in serious condition at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital after his right wrist was severed in a cutlass attack.

Reports revealed that around 4.30 pm on Saturday, Ishmael Gomez of Damarie Hill, Guaico, was standing close to his home when he had an argument with a 46-year-old man over a woman. Both men who were armed with cutlasses began making swipes at each other. The 46-year-old man was chopped about the hands, while the right wrist of Gomez was severed. Gomez was rushed to hospital while the 46-year-old man was treated at the Sangre Grande Hospital and is now in police custody. The man is reported to be a deportee from the United States.

Also on Saturday, Wayne Johnson,  40, of Paria Road, Toco, was stabbed several times following an argument. Reports revealed that around 4 pm, Johnson had an altercation with a 21-year-old man over money which Johnson had won in a pool game. The man reportedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Johnson several times in the chest. He was rushed to hospital where he was treated and warded. PCs Dindial Joseph and PC Cummings visited the scene and are investigating.