Quezon City Stabbing: Drunk Man Attacks After Threat, Police Arrest Repeat Offender

Quezon City Stabbing: Drunk Man Attacks After Threat, Police Arrest Repeat Offender A stabbing incident occurred in Quezon City, Philippines, on May 23, 2025, resulting in the arrest of a 36-year-old man. The suspect, whose identity is being withheld, allegedly stabbed a 30-year-old victim in Barangay Payatas. According to police spokesperson PCPT. Febie Madrid, "It happened when the suspect questioned the victim, who responded that he didn't know the person the suspect was looking for. This angered the suspect, leading to the attack." The suspect, who was intoxicated at the time, claimed self-defense, stating he was threatened by a group of people. However, police investigation revealed the suspect had a previous conviction for homicide and served a ten-year sentence. The kitchen knife used in the attack was recovered from the suspect. Despite the suspect's claim of self-defense, police have filed charges of frustrated homicide. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of violence and recidivism in the city, raising questions about the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs for convicted offenders. The victim is recovering in the hospital.