Man arrested in eastern Georgia on suspicion of attempting to murder his mother

Police in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region have arrested a man on suspicion of attempting to murder a family member under aggravating circumstances, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

The suspect allegedly stabbed his mother with a bladed weapon following an argument in the city of Telavi before fleeing the scene.

The injured woman was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police detained the suspect in Telavi shortly after the incident following operational and investigative measures. 

The offence carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment.