MANDEVILLE, Manchester — An altercation in the parish on election day has left one man with knife wounds and another set to answer to the charge of wounding with intent in court.

The man who was attacked was reportedly treated and released from hospital.

Police reports are that at about 3:00 pm an argument developed between the men as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Huntley section of North West Manchester.

The alleged perpetrator was reportedly wearing a shirt with the colour of one of the political parties, but the police insist that there is no evidence to indicate that the attack was politically motivated.

Outside of that incident in Huntley, Superintendent of the Manchester Division Vendolyn Cameron-Powell said that there were no serious incidents to report even in communities that have over time, developed a reputation as election “hotspots.”

“Basically, we can say that the people of Manchester have matured,” she said.

Election day in Manchester started early much like at other locations and voting was steady in the different constituencies.

The parish has retained its three-one margin in favour of the People’s National Party.

Peter Bunting is back in Central Manchester, Mikael Phillips is still the Member of Parliament for North Western Manchester and first-time candidate Michael Stewart was declared the winner of Southern Manchester.

Long-serving Jamaica Labour Party Member of Parliament Audley Shaw will continue to serve in North East Manchester.

In anticipation of what was believed to be a tough battle with businessman Valenton Wint, who opposed him in the 2011 election, Cameron-Powell said persons claiming to be private security guards were seen at polling stations.

She said that they were not creating any difficulty but were removed.

Shaw won his seat with 8,873 votes compared to Wint’s 7,267.