Man allegedly stabbed by mentally challenged son

A man is said to have been hospitalised at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with a stab wound that was allegedly inflicted by his mentally challenged son today, May 27, 2021.

According to reports, the incident took place at Long Trench, on Tortola.

The father is said to be in critical condition.

It is unclear what led to the incident.

Our newsroom has also been informed that the son has since been admitted to the Behavioural Unit of Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

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