Miner stabbed to death during argument over choice of footwear

A miner was fatally stabbed during a confrontation over his choice of footwear at an event at Campbelltown, Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), two Thursdays ago. Dead is 28-year-old Manuel Francis also called “Sammy” of Campbelltown, Mahdia.
Police stated that the incident took place on September 28, 2023, during an Amerindian Heritage Day celebration in Princeville, Mahdia.
Based on the information received, on the day in question, Francis, who was wearing a pair of ‘long boots’ went to the celebrations where he met another miner, a teenager, and both men started to consume alcohol.
The 19-year-old reportedly took offence at Francis’s choice of footwear and told him that ‘a long boot’ was inappropriate for the celebration. This led to a verbal dispute that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the teen allegedly pushed Francis to the ground.
In an attempt to defend himself, Francis drew a knife, resulting in the teenager being cut.
However, upon seeing the commotion, Senior Village Councillor Zilda David reportedly intervened and separated the two men.
Nevertheless, as she was escorting Francis away from the area, the teenager approached him from behind and dealt him three blows to the head and left shoulder with a piece of wood.
As a result, Francis fell to the ground and as he was getting up, the teen’s 27-year-old brother, who was nearby, whipped out a knife and dealt him one blow to the rib area. Despite attempts to save his life, Francis succumbed to his injuries.
The teenager and the suspect, who were heavily intoxicated, reportedly fled the scene but they were later apprehended. The Police are continuing their investigations.