Police probe into station hand burning completed

The Guyana Police Force says that the Police Office of Professional Responsibility has completed their investigations into the allegation made by Junior Thornton of Annandale, ECD, that he was burnt to his hands by the Police, while in custody at the Sparendaam Police Station.

The police say that the file in this matter was submitted to the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority this morning for his review and recommendations.

The complainant was incorrectly named as Junior Thorrington in an earlier press release, police said.