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One man is dead following a stabbing incident in Wesley.<\/p>\n

Police have confirmed to Dominica News Online (DNO) that the incident occurred on Saturday 27th, September 2025.<\/p>\n

Further information from police stated that the victim who was stabbed multiple times was transported to the Dominica-China Friendship Hospital (DCFH) to seek medical attention and later succumbed to his injuries.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a Wesley man\u00a0has been taken in custody by the police and is assisting in the investigation of this matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One man is dead following a stabbing incident in Wesley. Police have confirmed to Dominica News Online (DNO) that the incident occurred on Saturday 27th, September 2025. 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