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Man in hospital after alleged attack on wife

January 27, 2018 8:10 pm

A man who allegedly attacked his 38-year-old wife with a cane knife causing serious injuries has been found.

Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says the man who allegedly tried to take his own life is now admitted at the Lautoka hospital.

The man is currently under guard as investigations continue.

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The alleged incident occurred at Tokovuci Settlement in Tomuka Lautoka on Friday afternoon.

It is alleged that he attacked his wife with a cane knife several times after a heated argument.

A neighbor heard the victim crying for help and saw the suspect fleeing the scene and found the victim lying on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood.

The woman is also admitted at the Lautoka hospital.