By Clarence Briggs
HENRY’S TOWN, GBARPOLU COUNTY — A 21-year-old man has been taken into police custody in Gbarpolu County after allegedly attacking his elder brother with a cutlass during a family dispute, leaving the victim with a serious neck injury.
The suspect, identified as Abraham Morris, was reportedly involved in a confrontation with his brother, Dukuly Sengbe, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following a disagreement over a bag.
According to an eyewitness account provided to police, the disagreement escalated after Sengbe allegedly slapped Morris during the confrontation. Morris reportedly responded by attacking his brother with a cutlass while the victim was seated in a chair.
Sengbe sustained a serious injury to his neck and was initially rushed to the Henry’s Town Clinic for emergency medical attention. He was subsequently referred to Emirates Medical Hospital in Bopolu for further treatment.
Following the incident, community members reportedly apprehended Morris and turned him over to the local police before he was transferred to the County Police Detachment Headquarters in Bopolu for further investigation.
Police are investigating the matter as an alleged case of aggravated assault and criminal conduct.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. The allegations against the suspect have not been established in court.
