A Maloney man was attacked and stabbed by his girlfriend’s relatives during an argument on Sunday.
Police said the 22-year-old man had his left hand broken and sustained stab wounds to the back of the head during the altercation.
The incident reportedly occurred at 8.15 am at the home of the 20-year-old woman, who also lives at Maloney Gardens.
Police said as the couple began quarrelling, the woman’s relatives intervened and began beating the man about the body, during which time he was injured.
The victim was later taken to the Arima Hospital by a neighbour.
He remains at the institution in a critical but stable condition.