Belize City man stabbed in Toledo district

Published by Patrick Jones at July 14, 2014

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Crime & Violence Report

Monday, July 14, 2014. JUAN CAAL Reporting: A stabbing incident on Saturday afternoon in the Toledo district has left a Belize City man hospitalized in stable condition.

The victim has been identified as Joaquin Rodriguez.

Police say that Rodriguez told them that he was in San Antonio village, Toledo around 2 pm on Saturday when he was accosted and stabbed in the abdomen by a man of Maya decent.

Rodriguez’ left ear was also cut during the attack.

Police say that Rodriguez was able to identify his attacker and after an intensive search, the suspect was taken into custody.

No charges have been brought against the suspect who remains detained as police investigation of the stabbing incident continues.

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