A Man is Stabbed During Brawl at St. George’s Caye

A night of drinking this past weekend took a turn for the worse, resulting in one person being stabbed and hospitalized. On Sunday, Nelson Pascasio filed a report against his friend, Manuel Avila, claiming that he had broken a glass bottle and stabbed him in the abdomen. Pascasio was subsequently rushed to Belize City for treatment and is now in stable condition. ACP Hilberto Romero has the report.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, police responded to our report at Saint George’s Caye where Nelson Pascasio reported that he was at the caye along with another person, Manuel Avila. drinking. They got into an argument at which point Manuel Avila broke a pint and stabbed him to the chest. Both were taken by a coast guard to the Belize city.  Where Pascasio was treated and is in a stable condition. Manuel Avila has since been arrested and charged for the crimes of aggravated assault and grievous harm.”

 

Reporter

“So he was intoxicated?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yeah, they were both intoxicated.”

 

Reporter

“Do you know what they were arguing about?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“I’m not sure what they were arguing about.”

 

Reporter

“But they were friends before then?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yeah they know each other. They were staying at the island.”