A 47-year-old man remains warded at hospital after he was stabbed by a close female relative this  morning.

According to police reports Andy Farrow, of Morne Roche, Gasparillo was arguing with the woman around 4 am yesterday.

The woman reportedly obtained a knife and stabbed him in his abdomen.

Farrow, a mason, was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital where emergency surgery was performed on him.

He is said to be listed in stable condition at the hospital.

The woman was apprehended and remains detained at the Gasparillo Police station pending investigations.

Constable Sampson is continuing investigations.