10yr old allegedly stabbed in Labasa

A 10 year old boy is admitted at the Labasa hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a 12 year old villager on Friday.

Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atuanisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the alleged incident took place when the two were playing.

It is alleged that the 12 year old threw a kitchen knife which struck the victim=s stomach.

He was rushed to the Labasa hospital where he is still admitted.

Inspector Sokomuri has once again called on the parents to closely monitor their children during this school holidays and not to let them play with sharp objects.