St Thomas man charged for allegedly stabbing spouse during domestic dispute
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A St Thomas man has been charged after allegedly stabbing his spouse during a domestic dispute that left her hospitalised in serious condition.
Twenty-eight-year-old Hadji Thompson, a taxi operator of Duhaney Pen, has been charged with wounding with intent following the incident at his home on Monday, March 30.
Reports from the Morant Bay police are that about 8:45 a.m., an argument developed between Thompson and his spouse.
During the dispute, he allegedly used a knife to inflict stab wounds to her body.
The woman was rushed to hospital, where she was admitted in serious condition.
The matter was later reported to the police, and an investigation was launched.
On Thursday, April 2, Thompson turned himself in and was formally charged following a question-and-answer session conducted in the presence of his attorney.
He is scheduled to go to court on Friday, April 10.
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