Labourer charged for allegedly stabbing two men in Westmoreland

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Labourer charged for allegedly stabbing two men in Westmoreland

Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Campbell was charged with wounding with intent in relation to an incident that occurred in Petersfield district, Westmoreland, on January 21. The labourer, who is of Hatfield district, Savanna-la-...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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