Youth shot in face in Berbice home invasion

Armed bandits on Friday invaded a Bush Lot, Corentyne house and held up four persons, after which they took away a quantity of cash and jewellery.

Police in a press release stated at about 20:20 hours on Friday, four men who were armed with firearms entered the house and held up Valerie Williams, Rose Raphael, Bibi December and Shameer December and took away a total of $100,000 and a quantity of jewellery.

The release further stated that as the men were leaving the building they encountered 18-year-old Dorwin Lord, who was entering, and discharged a cartridge in his direction before making good their escape.

Pellets hit Lord to his face and he has since been admitted to a hospital.

Investigations are ongoing.