Malabon woman hacked by neighbor in front of 3-year-old niece

• A woman suffered injuries after allegedly being hacked repeatedly by her neighbor in Barangay Potrero, Malabon
• The attack was captured by a CCTV camera along Doña Juana Street
• The suspect claimed the victim had repeatedly mocked her before the incident
• The victim's family plans to pursue additional complaints, including grave threats and child a*buse

A woman was injured after allegedly being attacked repeatedly with a knife by her neighbor in Barangay Potrero, Malabon, with the violent incident reportedly witnessed by the victim's three-year-old niece.

The attack happened along Doña Juana Street and was captured on CCTV, according to a report by Gabriel Gonzales of GMA News for Super Radyo dzBB. The footage showed the suspect allegedly attacking the victim before the latter eventually fell forward.

Residents who witnessed the commotion immediately sought police assistance, leading authorities to respond to the incident.

The victim's husband later positively identified the alleged attacker. Police also recovered the butcher knife believed to have been used during the assault, with blood reportedly still visible on the weapon.

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Investigators learned that the two women had a history of disagreements. They were previously friends, but their relationship reportedly deteriorated after the suspect became angry with the victim.

The suspect claimed that the victim had repeatedly mocked her, which allegedly became a source of conflict between them.

Authorities have filed a frustrated murder complaint against the suspect in connection with the attack. The victim's family also intends to pursue separate complaints for grave threats and child a*buse.

The family said the suspect has shown no remorse over what happened.

The injured woman remains hospitalized while recovering from the wounds she sustained during the attack.

Meanwhile, the victim's family has appealed to the public to stop sharing the CCTV recording without authorization. They expressed concern over the continued circulation of footage showing the violent incident.

Police have also increased their visibility in different parts of Malabon following the incident.

Authorities continue to investigate the case as the suspect faces the criminal complaint filed against her.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh