One charged in relation to Purcell stabbing incident
Officers of the Criminal Investigation Team charged one male in relation to the stabbing incident on Wednesday morning that left another male with several puncture wounds about his body.
Selroy Hanley, 33, of Purcell Estate was charged with wounding with intent and being armed with an offensive weapon following the incident which took place on the Purcell Estate Basketball Court.
The charge of wounding with intent carries a maximum term of life imprisonment.
The male victim continues to receive treatment for his injuries at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. He is said to be in serious but stable condition.
Hanley will appear before the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.