A man believed to be in his 30’s was brutally chopped at the Castries market this afternoon.The incident is believed to have occurred around 6:30 p.m. close to the Superior Fish Shop.
An eyewitness said the man identified as Oliver Willie was attacked by another male with a cutlass.
The woman who asked not to be named said Oliver sustained chop wounds to his back, face, feet and arms.
She recalled that on receiving the first chop, Oliver fell to the floor. The perpetrator however continued chopping him.
Several chops later, Oliver managed to escape, but fell to the ground shortly after.
Police and ambulance arrived minutes later and the injured man was transported to hospital.
His condition is unknown at this time.
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