Taxi driver stabbed over love affair with suspect’s wife

A 36-year-old taxi driver is now nursing stab wounds to his left arm, abdomen and chest after he was attacked by a man who accused him of having an affair with his wife. The incident occurred on Thursday at about 23:30h at Train Line Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
Based on information received, the now injured man and another man were at a popular shop in the area gambling and imbibing.
However, after some time, the suspect approached the victim as they were about to leave and accused him of having an affair with his wife.
The suspect then pulled a weapon from his waist and stabbed the victim after which he fled the scene.
The victim reportedly collapsed to the ground. He was taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where he was treated and transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. He was further treated and admitted a patient in a stable condition.
The incident was reported to the Police but checks for him proved futile. Investigations are continuing. (G10)