Update
Officers of the Virgin Gorda Police Station have now arrested and charged a 17-year-old male of Virgin Gorda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm following a stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, March 15, after 7:00 AM.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a verbal dispute between two individuals escalated, resulting in the stabbing of one individual. The victim received medical attention for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) remains committed to thoroughly investigating all incidents and ensuring the safety of the community. Anyone with information regarding this or any other matter is encouraged to report it confidentially by contacting the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339, the Virgin Gorda Police Station at 368-5690, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or from overseas at (284) 800-8477.

Prior Story

Our newsroom is understanding that a young male has stabbed his father early this morning on Virgin Gorda. The 17 year old who initially pulled a gun on his father and then proceeded to stab him, is from Virgin Gorda.

It is alleged that a struggle ensued between both, causing the gun to fall to the floor. The young boy then pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed his father twice. The victim is presently at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in stable condition.

The youth had already left the scene when Police arrived.

We understand that the Police are conducting investigations.

We will keep you updated as information develops.