A 41-year-old Carenage man was detained following a stabbing incident that occurred in Woodbrook late Saturday night.
According to reports, around 11:45 pm, a 45-year-old Petit Valley man was at the corner of Ariapita Avenue and Alberto Street when he allegedly had an argument with a cigarette vendor from Carenage over monies owed for a cigarette.
The vendor allegedly armed himself with a sharp object and stabbed the man several times about his body.
The Petit Valley man was taken to the St. James Medical Centre where he was medically examined.
The vendor was detained at the scene and conveyed to the Woodbrook Police Station.
PC Sookoo is continuing enquiries.