Woman who was stabbed by ex-husband on Monday night now in stable condition at the CWM Hospital

The woman who was allegedly stabbed by her ex husband in Samabula on Monday night is now in stable condition at the CWM Hospital.

Police say the ex-husband remains admitted under Police guard at the CWM Hospital where he was arrested yesterday. He had gone to the hospital to get medical attention. 

The woman was stabbed opposite a bakery in Samabula at the junction of Fulaga Street and Namuka Street at around 8 o’clock on Monday night.

Police say the circumstances surrounding the attack is unclear at this stage.

Witnesses say they heard screams and when they attended to the victim, they saw that she had been stabbed twice in the chest and was heavily covered in blood.

A few bystanders tried to stop the man however they were unsuccessful. 

It is understood a man then stoned the attacker. The suspect then chased that man. By that time, the woman was rushed to the hospital by some people.