RCIPS Investigate Report of Robbery and Stabbing Incident

Shortly after 10.45pm, last night, Friday 1 October, police received a report from the 911 communication centre of a robbery and stabbing incident in the vicinity of Marquee Plaza, George Town.

On arriving at the scene EMS were attending a man with minor head injuries. The man was transferred to George Town Hospital for assessment, but he latter discharged himself.

Initial investigations report that a verbal dispute turned physical between the victim and another man, but there is no evidence of a robbery or stabbing, as was originally reported. Police continue to investigate the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.