Police in Henry’s Town, Gbapolu County have arrested and investigated an alleged aggravated assault, and criminal attempt by a man to commit murder.
The incident involved two brothers.
According to a report from the Henry’s Town Police Station to the Regional Commander, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, when one of the brothers, Abraham Morris, 21, was arrested for attempting to “chop off” the neck of his senior brother, Dukuly Sengbe.
Police said, they received a call at about 9:12 a.m. from the Officer-in-Charge of the Henry’s Town Clinic informing them that a man identified as Dukuly Sengbe was brought to the clinic with a life-threatening wound at the back of his neck. Due to the nature of the wound, the clinic referred Sengbe to the Emirates Medical Hospital in Bopolu City for treatment.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abraham Morris, is said to be the younger brother of the victim. He resides in the Supermarket community. He was brought to the police station by community members.
The Crime Services Department later transferred Morris to the County Police Detachment Headquarters in Bopolu for further investigation.
According to an eyewitness account, the incident happened after the Morris took Sengbe’s bag and tried to open it.
In that instant, Sengbe reportedly slapped Morris, but Morris, in return took a cutlass, and attempted chopping Sengbe behind the neck while he was sitting in a chair.
Morris is meanwhile, undergoing investigation while Senbe is receiving medical treatment.
Police has forwarded the case for further investigation.
Source: Solomon Tayblah
