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One man is in police custody after he allegedly slit the throat of a 60-year-old woman.

The incident took place at about 3.45 p.m. on Sunday at a home along Railway Trace in Longdenville. The victim was said to be at home when she got into an argument with a 42-year-old male relative.

During the confrontation, the suspect grabbed a cutlass and placed it to the victim's neck. He then cut her throat.