Plaisance resident injured in violent altercation with partner’s ex

A 34-year-old man from Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, was involved in a serious altercation on Monday last, according to reports.
The incident occurred when the man, identified as Locksley Adridge, was allegedly attacked by an individual known to be the father of his partner’s child.
One of Adridge’s relatives recounted to Guyana Times that the suspect had a history of abusive behaviour. On the day of the incident, the suspect reportedly appeared in front of Adridge’s residence and began behaving disorderly.
Adridge reportedly asked the suspect to leave the premises, however, the suspect did not heed the warning and returned shortly after, continuing with his disruptive behaviour. The relative said Adridge armed himself with a cutlass and confronted the suspect about his conduct.
During the confrontation, the situation escalated, and the suspect brandished a knife, leading to a violent altercation between the two men.
Adridge sustained a stab wound to his chest during the scuffle. The altercation continued and both men fell into a nearby trench, where Adridge received several more stab wounds.
Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene and the injured man was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Police have since been notified of the incident and an investigation has been launched.