BY JUNELYN KELLY

Police in Auki, Malaita province have arrested a suspect in connection to a stabbing incident that occurred on January 27.

The incident involved two male victims aged 20 and 30 who were injured while attempting to intervene in a separate brawl, a police statement yesterday said.

The 20-year-old sustained a serious injury to his right shoulder while the 30-year-old was stabbed on the right side of his back, the statement said.

Both victims were immediately transported to Rohinari Health Clinic for treatment.

The 20-year-old was further referred to National Referral Hospital (NRH) for treatment due to the seriousness of his injury, police said.

Police said the suspect initially involved in a separate argument, turned his anger towards the two innocent bystanders.

Police arrested the suspect at his residence in Wairokai Village on February 2, despite challenges posed by prolonged bad weather conditions, the statement said.

The suspect has now been charged with grievous harm contrary to Section 226 of the Penal Code and unlawful wounding contrary to Section 229 of the Penal Code.

He is remanded at Auki Correctional Centre pending further legal proceedings, police said.

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