Gabriel Diaz, 28, of St Mary's Village, Moruga, was attacked with a cutlass by a male relative at his home on Wednesday morning around 11:30 am. The argument between the two escalated into violence when the relative armed himself with a cutlass and launched a brutal attack, inflicting multiple chop wounds. Diaz sustained a deep wound to the left side of his head measuring approximately 10 to 12 centimetres and extending to the bone, along with a serious injury to his right hand. He was rushed to Princes Town Health Facility for treatment of his injuries.
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This is the 2nd assault reported in Moruga in 2026.
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Safe Haven Status — Moruga
The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
The "Safe Haven" Status: With a safety score of 3.4, this area qualifies as a 'Safe Haven' zone, making it one of the most residentially stable pockets in the region.
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