Construction worker nabbed for stabbing waiter at Parañaque bar

MANILA, Philippines — A construction worker, 41, was arrested for allegedly stabbing a waiter, 42, at a Parañaque City bar, the Southern Police District (SPD) said.

Authorities apprehended the suspect following a report from a concerned citizen after the incident took place along Rivera Street in Barangay Baclaran last Saturday, according to the SPD in a statement on Wednesday.

“The victim… sustained stab wounds and was immediately brought to Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition,” the police noted.

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“Upon arrival, officers spotted the suspect, his shirt stained with blood and a 12-inch kitchen knife in hand. They swiftly disarmed and apprehended him on the spot,” it added.

The SPD identified the suspect as “Eric” and the victim as “Alex.”

Eric is currently under police custody, awaiting a complaint for frustrated homicide before the Parañaque City Prosecutor’s Office. /cb