Crystal Harrison, Staff Reporter

A man who reportedly 'accidentally' slashed his drinking partner's throat during a playful night out at a bar in Stony Hill, St Andrew, on the weekend, is on the run THE STAR has learnt.

Reports are that the accused said he was just being playful when he knifed his female friend as he thought it was the back of the knife he had used; but to his surprise, it was the blade.

The incident reportedly occurred about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, several metres from the Stony Hill square.

THE STAR understands that the woman and the accused were among a group of friends when the two started to play around.

held a knife at her throat

It is reported that the accused held a knife at her throat and the woman's throat was cut.

THE STAR understands that the woman who felt that the accused had taken a prank too far after realising that she had suffered a wound to the neck, quickly reported the matter to the police.

She was rushed to the Kingston public Hospital, where she was treated and released.

THE STAR understands that the woman is now at home nursing 10 stitches.

When contacted last night, the Stony Hill police confirmed the incident and said the accused has fled the area since the incident.