Man arrested for stabbing wife in Ilocos Sur

A 40-year-old construction worker was arrested after allegedly stabbing his 39-year-old wife in Santa, Ilocos Sur, at around 9:30 a.m. on 27 October.

Police said personnel of the Santa Municipal Police Station responded to a report of a stabbing incident in the municipality and immediately conducted an investigation.

According to the victim, a beautician, she had just come out of their comfort room when her husband allegedly confronted her while armed with a pair of scissors, without any apparent reason.

During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly obtained a knife and pointed it at her. The victim attempted to evade him, but the suspect cornered her and stabbed her, causing injuries to both of her hands.

The victim was brought to the Santa Rural Health Unit for immediate medical treatment.

Responding police officers arrested the suspect at their residence and informed him of his constitutional rights.

Authorities also recovered the kitchen knife allegedly used in the incident. The weapon measured 12.5 inches in length.

The suspect was subsequently brought to the Santa Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition. Further details, including the possible charges against him, were not immediately available.