Good Hope man stabbed to death

An Essequibo Coast man was stabbed to death on Boxing Day and his attacker who also sustained injuries is currently under guard in the hospital. Police last evening identified the dead man as Vibert Benjamin, 32, of Good Hope, Essequibo Coast.

According to a press release at about 22:00 hrs Benjamin, had an altercation with another man at his home during which he was stabbed about his body. The other man also sustained injuries.

They were both taken to the Suddie Hospital where Benjamin was pronounced dead on arrival while the suspect has been admitted under guard.

Investigations are continuing.