Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas
Published:Friday | January 2, 2026 | 5:07 PM
Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night.
The deceased has been identified as Marvin Phang, 46, a mechanic of Pamphret district, in the parish.
It's alleged that around 7:45 p.m. on January 1, Phang was in the community when a dispute arose between him and his 35-year-old.
During the argument, the younger brother reportedly stabbed Marvin, who was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Morant Bay Criminal Investigation Branch is probing the matter.
- Rasbert Turner
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