A woman is fighting for her life at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre after being discovered along a roadside in Sea View Farm with multiple chop wounds to her head and body in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to Antigua.news, the victim was found in a severely injured condition and was rushed to hospital for emergency medical treatment.
The woman sustained extensive injuries and was subsequently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where medical personnel have been working to stabilize her condition. Sources familiar with the matter described her injuries as life-threatening.
Doctors have reportedly attempted to sedate the young woman as part of ongoing efforts to manage her injuries and provide critical care, as reported by Antigua.news.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear. Investigators are expected to launch a full probe into what led to the incident.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.