Attempted Murder Charge After Dangriga Stabbing

A night of revelry in Dangriga took a grim turn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, when an 18-year-old man was stabbed at the Island Breeze Bar and Grill. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., leaving Gavin Armstrong severely injured. He was promptly transported to the Southern Regional Hospital for urgent medical attention. Law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene, detaining two individuals in connection with the attack. One of the suspects has been formally charged with attempted murder and is slated to appear before the Dangriga Magistrate’s Court. According to ASP Stacy Smith, the police acted on a tip-off and arrived at the bar located at the intersection of Riverside and Chatoye Street to find the victim already en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest that the assailant, whose identity remains unknown, approached Armstrong and inflicted the injury without provocation. The case has sparked concerns about public safety in the area, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward with additional information.