Georgetown: A woman who ran from domestic violence is now seriously injured and her husband in police custody after she was stabbed multiple times about her body at the Charity Water Front, Essequibo Coast on Monday.
The mother of one was identified as Shenella Marks, 23, of Dredge Creek, Upper Pomeroon River.
Press Officer Superintendent Jairam Ramlakhan said that the housewife was stabbed about 16:00hrs on Monday multiple times about the body, she later underwent emergency surgery and is currently in a serious condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the Charity Hospital.
The suspect who fled the scene was apprehended and is assisting with the investigation. He has since admitted to stabbing his wife.
An investigation has revealed Mrs. Marks moved out of their matrimonial home at Westbury, Essequibo Coast about a month ago because of constant domestic abuse by her 36 year-old husband and went to live with her parents at Dredge Creek, Upper Pomeroon River, along with their eight year-old son.
Currently, the suspect has a pending criminal charge of assault committed on the victim, at the Charity Magistrate’s Court. Investigations are ongoing.
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