THREE known suspects are being sought by police for questioning in relation to the stabbing of a resident of Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas, Region Nine.

Dead is 23-year-old Elton Leonard. Reports indicate that Leonard left home at about 19:00hrs on Thursday while under the influence of alcohol, and just after midnight, he was in a heated argument with three men.

Reports indicate that Leonard was stabbed to his left side chest and collapsed and died and the suspects fled the scene. Police have been dispatched to the scene and the body was taken to the Karasabai Hospital as investigations continue.