Anthony Pakanram called Max died yesterday after he was apparently fatally stabbed in a scuffle with his wife who he had been threatening with a knife.
The police today said that Pakanram and the suspect were in a common-law relationship and he had a history of violence towards the suspect. On Saturday, July 24, the police said that the suspect and Pakanram had a misunderstanding which caused him to physically assault the suspect who moved out of their home to her parents’ abode at Old Road Providence.
Yesterday at about 3.30 pm, Pakanram went to the said location and an argument ensued.
“He became angry and armed himself with a knife. Despite the suspect trying to flee, (Pakanram) cornered her and a scuffle ensued.
“In the melee, the suspect then heard (Pakanram) groan and saw him bleeding from the neck. As they parted, he walked a short distance and collapsed”, the police said.
He was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by family members where he died while receiving medical care.