A 39-year-old driver was wounded after he was allegedly stabbed during a drinking session at an auto repair shop in Bacolod City early Thursday, Aug. 20.
The Bacolod police said the incident happened at around 12:50 a.m. in Woodstock, Purok Matahum, Brgy. Tangub.
Investigation showed that the victim and the suspect were drinking together when an altercation broke out for reasons still being investigated.
Police said the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a bladed weapon, causing multiple injuries to different parts of his body.
The victim, a resident of Brgy. Tangub, was rushed to the South Bacolod General Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Police Station 8 cops responded to the incident and arrested the suspect shortly afterward.
Police also recovered a bladed weapon allegedly used in the attack.
The suspect is under police custody.
BCPO said the case is initially being treated as frustrated homicide, subject to the findings of the investigation and appropriate legal proceedings.*
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