Editorial Staff
10/03/25 15:58

Editorial Staff
10/03/25 15:58

Hatton Resident Fends Off Knife Attack by Calling on the Name of Jesus

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Esther Charles

In an incident that has left the Hatton community baffled, Esther Charles, a long-time resident and member of the Hispanic and Antiguan-Barbuda communities, narrowly escaped a potential tragedy on Saturday morning.

The attack occurred around 5 a.m. as Charles was walking to the West Bus Station to catch the staff bus for her shift at St. Jame’s Club.

While navigating her usual route, Charles was confronted by a masked man who brandished a knife and ordered her, “Don’t move.”

In an interview with Antigua.news, she recounted the terrifying moment, expressing her fear:

“When he told me don’t move, I was frightened. I saw the knife in his hands. I thought, I am dead.”

Defying the intimidation, Charles did not succumb to fear. Instead, she began to retreat, proclaiming loudly, “You will not touch me in the name of Jesus.”

Remarkably, her faith seemed to diffuse the situation. The attacker eventually calmed down and replied softly, “It’s ok, go ahead.”

Charles firmly believes that it was her unwavering faith that saved her during the incident. “I know the name has power,” she stated, highlighting the strength she draws from her beliefs.

11 Comments

  1. kevin Liddie

    Praise God

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  2. Paula Richardson

    Power in the name of Jesus.

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    • James Richardson

      Yea Pat

      Reply
  3. Unruly One

    Nothing but the name of Jesus. Which is powerful to save

    Reply
  4. Rhea

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! There is power in the name!!! DAT IS IT GIRLLLLLL. call on his name in times of trouble! the devils running around robbing people shall be no more!!

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  5. Yanik

    The name of Jesus is a strong tower….

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  6. Faithful national #1

    Her place of employment? One news report says that the victim was employed at AUA. Another “news” portal claims that she was an employed at St. James!
    Report anything, believe everything.

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    • A great fall

      When they steal stories they never get it right. She spoke to Antigua.news. At least this is what I read. This copycat fiasco in the media will not end good for some people. Watch and wait. People seeing their stories on media houses they never spoke to. Misquoting them and all. Watch and wait. Like humpty humpty it will all come crumbling down soon.

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  7. Antigua Surf

    “At the mention of his name, demons shall flee” there’s power in that name, call that name to every that affects you, anything or anyone that does you wrong and you will see wonders!!

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    • Stone

      There is no other name like JESUS I am glad for you sister keep the faith.. amen

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  8. Curious

    God is good🙏🙏 faith moves mountains 🙏

    Reply

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