Yound man died of stab wounds

Police are investigating a stabbing incident in Honiara on Saturday night resulting in the death of a young man.

While details of the incident are not being officially released by the police, SIBC News understands from reliable sources that the incident took place at Burns Creek area, east of Honiara.

The National Referral Hospital Emergency ward had confirmed that someone who's been rushed to the ward had died as result of stabbing but was not prepared to release any other details.

Reliable sources however, told SIBC news that such criminal incidences have increased in Honiara due to the increase in the consumption of alcohol and use of restricted drugs.

Source: SIBC