Man who attacked nephew with samurai arrested in Parañaque
The arrested suspect (Photo from SPD)
Police arrested a 55-year-old man who attacked his nephew with a samurai sword after being reprimanded for making a loud noise on New Year’s Day in Parañaque City.
The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as Jerome, who was arrested at around 8:00 a.m. at his residence in Barangay Don Galo.
Police said the suspect and his 25-year-old nephew, who were living in the same house, figured in a heated argument after the victim asked him to keep the noise down as some relatives were resting following the New Year’s Eve celebration.
The suspect allegedly became furious, armed himself with a samurai sword, and attacked the victim. However, family members were able to intervene and prevent further harm.
Responding police officers, with the assistance of barangay watchmen, subdued the suspect and recovered from him a 15-inch-long samurai sword.
The suspect was turned over to the Parañaque City Police Investigation and Detective Management Section (IDMS) and was charged with physical injuries and violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 6 (illegal possession of a bladed weapon).