Two teenage suspects were still being questioned by police last night in connection with a stabbing attack at MovieTowne, Mucurapo, on Saturday.
The teens were held by police yesterday, hours after the attack on a 15-year-old boy. Videos and photos of the attack on the teenager at the popular cineplex went viral on social media yesterday.
In the video, patrons can be seen scampering for their safety after a scuffle broke out and a group of men attacked the teen. One of the attackers is then seen dealing the victim several stabs with an object before running away. The victim was taken to hospital where he was later treated for stab injuries to his upper and lower back and shoulder.
A short while later, police detained two teenagers along Mucurapo Road and took them to the St James Police Station for questioning. Both suspects, aged 17 and 18, are from the St James area.
The victim later told police he was confronted by a group of men he did not know and a scuffle ensued, during which time he was stabbed. The victim was still at hospital in a stable condition last night.
Speaking to CNC3 last night, MovieTowne chairman Derek Chin said he was quite disturbed by the attack and hoped the victim would recovery quickly. He said with the school vacation just beginning and crowds expected to increase significantly, they will increase security at the venue to ensure patrons’ safety in future. He said this would include undercover police officers.
In an unrelated matter, the body of a man was found in Sea Lots around 6 pm yesterday. The man was not identified up to last night. Police said he is of African descent and was wearing a blue and white jersey and blue jeans.
