A 31-year-old security guard was critically injured on Tuesday afternoon after she was attacked by her partner during an argument at their Linden home.
Police confirmed the incident which took place around 17.00hrs at Block 22, Wismar, Linden.
The injured woman has been identified as Simone Edwards, a mother of four. She is hospitalised at the Linden Hospital nursing a fractured skull and a broken left arm. Her condition is listed as critical.
The suspect, who was apprehended by two of Edwards’ relatives and public-spirited citizens was handed over to the police. He was taken to the said facility where he is currently a patient under police guard.
Reports are that the Edwards and the suspect have been living together with their four children for the past six years and they would have ongoing domestic issues.
The police said it was related to them that on Tuesday afternoon, the couple returned home from work together and went to the eastern side of the house where they began talking.
The suspect then went into the house and came out back after which Edwards was heard speaking loudly.
The suspect was later seen lashing Edwards with a piece of wood. The suspect was later apprehended.
