Two murders in less than 24 hours in Barbados

(Barbados Nation) Police were last night investigating a murder at Bedford Lane, Roebuck Street, the City.

Reports indicated that one man believed to be in his forties died as a result of a stabbing incident at his home. Sources said the incident which occurred just after 9 p.m. followed an altercation with the deceased’s common-law wife.

Police are also investigating another murder at Welchman Hall, St Thomas early this morning.Initial reports are that the man who died is a security guard in his late 30s. Reports are that he died following a dispute at a shop he operated which was attached to his house.