Construction worker arrested after co-worker injured in Quezon City stabbing incident

• A construction worker was arrested after his co-worker was injured in a stabbing incident at a construction site in Quezon City
• Police said the two men had a previous conflict that escalated into a fistfight before the victim sustained injuries
• The suspect claimed he had long been bullied by the victim but denied stabbing him
• Authorities filed a frustrated ho*micide complaint against the suspect as the victim continues to recover

A construction worker was arrested after his co-worker was seriously injured during a violent altercation at a construction site along Quirino Highway in Barangay Greater Lagro, Quezon City.

According to a report by GMA News' "24 Oras Weekend," the incident happened around noon on Thursday after a confrontation between the two workers escalated into a fistfight before the victim suffered stab wounds.

Police said the men had an existing dispute even before the incident.

“May previous silang alitan na pinaghihinalaan ng biktima ‘yung suspek na nagsusumbong sa kanilang foreman,” said Police Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Aniway, station commander of Pasong Putik Police Station 16.

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Authorities responded immediately after receiving a report about the incident. The injured worker was rushed to Lorenzo Hospital for medical treatment, while officers pursued and arrested the suspect shortly afterward.

“Dinala ‘yung biktima doon sa Lorenzo Hospital habang 'yung suspek ho natin ay na-corner at agad din na nagresponde 'yung kapulisan natin at naaresto 'yung suspek,” Aniway said.

Investigators said the victim sustained wounds on both cheeks and his back, which were believed to have been caused by a sharp metal object. However, the alleged weapon has not yet been recovered.

While admitting that he had become angry because of what he described as repeated bullying at work, the suspect denied stabbing his co-worker.

“Ginrip niya po ako sa ulo. Pinagsusuntok niya po ako. ‘Di ang ginawa ko naman po nagpupumiglas ako na makawala sa kaniya hanggang tinulak ko siya nang tinulak, natumba po siya,” the suspect said.

“Lagi niya po akong pinag-iinitan sa trabaho. Lagi niya po akong binu-bully, pino-provoke. Lagi niya po akong hinahamon na suntukan daw kami sa labas,” he added.

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The suspect remains in police custody and is facing a frustrated ho*micide complaint. Meanwhile, GMA News said it is still seeking a statement from the victim, who is recovering from his injuries.

In another report, Marlon Sabandal was killed after being shot while attempting to break up a street fight in Barangay Buting, Pasig City, in the early hours of July 12. According to GMA News' Unang Balita, a group of men was seen arguing by the roadside before the confrontation turned into a fistfight. Barangay tanods patrolling the area aboard a tricycle noticed the disturbance and immediately rushed over in an effort to stop it.

Meanwhile, a 46-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was allegedly stabbed to death by his passenger using an ice pick in Caloocan early Tuesday morning. According to GMA News' Balitanghali, the suspect also allegedly took the victim's motorcycle before fleeing the scene. Police said the rider had just dropped off the passenger in Kaunlar Village, Barangay 20, at around 1:30 a.m. when the attack allegedly occurred, with the victim sustaining multiple stab wounds to his side.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh