A 64-year-old man is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after stabbing himself following an altercation with his former reputed wife during which he set his Sophia home afire.

The man of 118, C Field, Sophia was up to last night being treated for his injuries, including stab wounds to his stomach. His former reputed wife, Bernadette Jackson, 54, who ended their relationship some nine months ago and moved out of the home, was also treated at the medical institution last night for a few minor injuries.

Reports are that Jackson had returned to the home to collect her clothes and while there was attacked by the man who reportedly attempted to stab her with a knife. After setting the house afire, he jumped over the fence and then stabbed himself, reports say.