Man hacks another man in Tondo over alleged jealousy issue

• A man was wounded after being chased and attacked with a bolo by his friend in Tondo

• Police said jealousy may have pushed the suspect to harm the victim

• The victim tried to defend himself with a stool and a broken bottle before getting hit several times

• Authorities are now searching for the suspect, who is facing frustrated murder charges

A man suffered injuries after his friend chased him and attacked him with a bolo in Tondo, Manila.

CCTV footage showed the suspect walking along Bukang Liwayway Street with the weapon on Friday night. Barangay officers later rushed toward Narra Extension, where the suspect first went.

According to the barangay, he had already hit the victim, who was only visiting the area, though this part was not caught on camera.

Before the attack, the suspect reportedly returned to the victim twice and threatened him. He went home for a moment and later stepped out carrying the bolo.

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He then went straight to the victim. Kagawad Francis Dela Peña said the blade hit the side of the victim’s left eye because the swing landed in a different angle.

The victim used a stool and even smashed a bottle to protect himself and keep the suspect from getting close.

Despite this, he still suffered four wounds on his left arm. He was rushed to the hospital and was able to go home soon after.

The suspect, meanwhile, returned to his house, but when police arrived, he no longer responded, and the gate was locked.

Another barangay reported that before the incident, the suspect’s wife complained that he beat her while drunk. They advised her to stay with her sibling for safety.

Officials later learned that the suspect and victim were godfathers to each other’s children. The wife said the suspect often looked for the victim out of jealousy.

Police continue their follow-up operation as the suspect faces a frustrated murder complaint.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh