An elderly woman who was struck in the head with a stone during an altercation in Montpellier, Sandy Bay, Hanover, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital over the weekend.
The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Carol Irving of Montpellier.
Reports indicate that on Sunday, June 16, Irving became involved in a physical confrontation with another woman from Montpellier. During the altercation, both women drew weapons. Irving was reportedly armed with a machete.
The brother of the other woman intervened, attempting to separate the combatants. According to witnesses, Irving struck the man multiple times. In response, he picked up a stone and struck Irving in the head, causing her to fall to the ground unconscious.
Irving was rushed to Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, where she was treated and admitted in critical condition. As her condition deteriorated, she was transferred to Cornwall Regional Hospital, where she later died on Thursday.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.

