A woman was killed and her daughter injured during a violent attack at their home in Braeton, Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday morning.
Reports indicate that the assault was carried out by a man believed to be mentally unstable. The injured daughter was rushed to hospital for treatment.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended within the community. The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m.
Police have since visited the home and have launched an investigation into the matter.