SUPERMARKET RAID: Employees of Happiness Supermarket on Eastern Main Road in Barataria prepare to close the door yesterday following the early morning incident. Photo: Trinidad Express

At least 15 people, including two women, sustained injuries in the fracas, the Express was told.

The commotion began around 3.45 a.m. at Happiness Supermarket, located at the corner of Eastern Main street. 

Upon checking, they observed a group of people — including six men, two women, and two Venezuelan nationals — in the apartment.

The intruders were armed with knives and cutlasses.

They announced a hold-up and demanded cash and valuables.

But the Chinese nationals did not surrender to the armed assailants. Instead, the group fought back.

During the ensuing commotion, several persons were stabbed and chopped.

One of the victims managed to notify the police and officers from Morvant Police Station responded.

The officers arrived within minutes and caught the ten suspects red-handed.

The police officers found several people suffering from injuries.

Some of the suspects were also injured in the melee and were treated at hospital.

Police said the assailants did not steal anything, due to the response of the victims and the responding officers.

The local suspects live at Morvant, Laventille and Belmont.

Police are also checking the legal status of the two Venezuelans.