The man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner last Wednesday at Hururu Mission, Berbice River, was arrested on Sunday, Commander Linden Lord said.
He explained that the suspect, identified as Gilbert Thomas, is likely to be charged during the course of the week.
Lord said investigators have taken statements from the victims and eyewitnesses and were seeking legal advice on charges.
Last Wednesday, police said Dally Gobin, 48, and her partner, Learmond Smith, 40, were consuming alcohol at the former’s residence at Hururu Mission, Upper Berbice River. The suspect visited the residence and started an argument with Gobin. During the argument, police alleged that Thomas, who was armed with a knife, stabbed Gobin and Smith.
They were each stabbed in the chest
Following the attack, Gobin and Smith were rushed to Kwakwani Hospital for medical attention and later transferred to the Linden Hospital Complex, where they were both admitted.
Smith has been discharged from the hospital, while Gobin remains a patient. Her condition is listed as stable.
