Fisherman stabbed to death in Clarendon

The police in Clarendon have launched in investigation into the stabbing death of 53-year-old O'Neil Greenswood, also known as 'Pangola.'

Greenswood, who is a fisherman, was stabbed to death following an alleged dispute over sugar cane in the Farquhar district, Clarendon on Wednesday night.

It is reported that about 9:30 p.m., the deceased and another man were at a sports bar along Farquhar Beach, when they got into a quarrel.  

It is reported that the deceased, who plants sugar cane at his home was approached by his alleged attacker, who presented $500 and requested sugar cane.

The police say the request was denied, and the man subsequently used a knife to stab Greenswood in the left side of his neck before fleeing the scene on foot.

Greenswood then attempted to chase his alleged attacker, but collapsed some 30 feet away from the bar along the roadway.

The Police were summoned, and Greenswood was found face down in a pool of blood.

The STAR understands the community is upset over the incident, and are appealing to the alleged attacker to turn himself into custody as early as possible, to deter a possible act of reprisal.

The parish of Clarendon has recorded 11 murders up to January 29.

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