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A 23-year-old suspect from Rio Claro, who allegedly chopped his uncle after he was refused a cigarette, has been detained by the police.
According to reports, around 12.20 pm on Monday, the 43-year-old victim was sitting in the gallery of his Ecclesville, Rio Claro home when his nephew approached and asked him for a cigarette.
When he was refused, the suspect left, returned with a cutlass and chopped his uncle on both hands. The victim ran into the house and was aided by his brother.
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