Smithfield man fatally stabbed by neighbour

A Smithfield, New Amsterdam man was yesterday fatally stabbed by a neighbour after they  reportedly fought over alcohol and food.

Dead is Mark Griffith, 40, a labourer of Lot 49 Smithfield, New Amsterdam.

According to information gathered, Griffith resided with his sister, Samanda David, 44, a businesswoman, who related to investigators that her brother would often imbibe and get into arguments with her and the neighbour.

The woman told police that yesterday her brother imbibed all day and at around 5 pm she heard him arguing with the said neighbour about alcohol and food.