Sister Injured, Brother Arrested in Reported Domestic Incident [Updated]

Sun, 2016-10-23

Around 1:40pm on Sunday, October 23rd police and first responders were dispatched to a reported domestic incident at a Devon Spring Road, Devonshire residence.

Details are limited at this time. However, it appears that an altercation occurred between an adult brother and sister.

The brother, a 40 year old Devonshire man, apparently brandished a bladed article and injured his sister, a 44 year old Devonshire woman.

She was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of a laceration to her arm, which is not believed to be life threatening.

The victim’s brother was arrested at the scene and inquiries regarding this matter continue.

Update: Monday, October 24th - The 44 year old Devonshire woman injured in a reported domestic incident that occurred around 1:40pm Sunday, October 23rd at a Devon Spring Road, Devonshire residence has since been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment. At last check the suspect, a 40 year old Devonshire man, remained in police custody pending further inquiries.