Curepipe Man Stabbed After Winning Rs 30,000 at Casino
A 37-year-old was attacked with a knife at the Manhattan Building in Curepipe after leaving a casino with his winnings early Tuesday morning.
A man was stabbed during a robbery attempt in Curepipe in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 October, after leaving a casino with roughly Rs 30,000 in winnings.
The victim, a 37-year-old self-employed resident of Curepipe, had just collected his casino winnings when he was approached on the ground floor of the Manhattan Building, a commercial building located in the centre of Curepipe, one of the main towns on the central plateau of Mauritius.
The attacker, an unemployed 37-year-old man from Rose-Belle, a town in the south of the island, confronted the victim and threatened him at knifepoint, demanding he hand over the money.
The victim refused to give up his winnings, and the confrontation quickly turned physical. During the struggle, the victim was wounded by the blade. The extent of his injuries has not been officially confirmed, but he survived the attack.
Police officers arrested the suspect at the scene and placed him in custody. An investigation is ongoing.
This incident highlights a pattern of opportunistic crime targeting individuals who have recently visited casinos or gambling venues. Casinos in Mauritius are regulated establishments open to both residents and tourists, and winners carrying cash on departure can be vulnerable, particularly late at night.
Rose-Belle and Curepipe are located roughly 20 kilometres apart, suggesting the suspect may have travelled specifically to the area. Authorities have not disclosed whether the attacker had prior knowledge of the victim's winnings.
The Manhattan Building in Curepipe is situated in a busy commercial district, though foot traffic drops significantly overnight, leaving individuals more exposed after late-night activities.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the nearest police station.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the knife attack in Curepipe take place?β
The attack occurred on the ground floor of the Manhattan Building in Curepipe, a commercial town on the central plateau of Mauritius, in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 October.
What happened to the attacker after the stabbing in Curepipe?β
The suspect, an unemployed 37-year-old man from Rose-Belle in southern Mauritius, was arrested by police at the scene and placed in detention. The investigation is ongoing.
How much money did the casino robbery victim have on him?β
The victim had approximately Rs 30,000 in casino winnings when he was attacked. He refused to hand over the money, which led to a physical struggle during which he was stabbed.
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