The body of a trisikad driver with multiple stab wounds allegedly inflicted by still unidentified persons was found at the corner of Galo and Hilado streets in Brgy. 22, Bacolod City at about 1:15 a.m. yesterday.

Julius Albito, 27, of Bocana, Ilog town in Negros Occidental was found bathed in his own blood, police reports said.

Initial reports said Albito was drinking with some companions identified only as certain Joevel, Romel, Jiby and Charlie at a videoke bar at Rizal-Hilado streets in the city.

Police reports said Albito went home ahead of his four companions. After a few minutes, the four also decided to go home, but, to their surprise, they found his body lying beside the street, police reports added.

Recovered from the scene were a black T-shirt, a pair of slippers believed owned by Albito, and a trisikad, police reports also said.

The Bacolod Scene of the Crime Operation team is still investigating the case.*DMG

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