The accused was charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after stabbing the complainant, who was the husband of the accused's landlord.
The complainant confronted the accused over suspicions of an affair with his wife, leading to a physical altercation.
The accused testified that the complainant attacked him, held him by his shirt, and threatened to kill him, prompting the accused to use a knife to defend himself.
The court found the complainant's evidence lacked credibility and accepted the accused's version of events.
The court concluded that the Crown failed to disprove self-defence beyond a reasonable doubt, finding the force used was reasonable in the circumstances.
The accused was acquitted of all charges.
