Man injured in machete attack

Thirty-seven-year-old Merrick Dixon, a vendor of Miranda Way, Southborough in St Catherine, has been charged with wounding with intent following an incident in downtown Kingston on November 20.

Reports from the City Centre police are that at 10:55 a.m., an argument developed between Dixon and another vendor. During the argument, Dixon armed himself with a machete and inflicted a chop wound to the man's finger and toe, causing serious injuries. The injured man was assisted to the hospital, where he was treated and admitted. A report was later made to the police, which led to the arrest of Dixon, who was taken into custody, and later charged following an interview in the presence of his attorney.

He is to appear before the court on January 20, 2026.