Man killed, 18 injured in blast near Stabroek Market

The damaged cooler in Mark Hyman’s stall hours after the explosion. (Jules Gibson photo)

By Oluatoyin Alleyne and Sara Bharrat

Fragments of a grenade were discovered at the scene of an explosion at the Stabroek Market Square today, which killed one man and injured 18 other persons, according to the police. According to a press release issued hours after the explosion, the dead man, who was known as ‘American’ was holding the grenade in his hand

The area where the device was thrown being cordoned off. (Sara Bharrat photo)
The area where the device was thrown being cordoned off. (Sara Bharrat photo)