Police probing reported attack on PPP/C meeting

The police force has announced an investigation into a report that PPP/C supporters were attacked and kerosene thrown on one of them after a party meeting at Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara on Wednesday.

Three of the PPP/C supporters yesterday recounted the attack—which was denied by villagers—and the ruling party called on the police, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and local and international observer groups to immediately launch an investigation into what it dubbed the newest attempt to intimidate its supporters. APNU yesterday accused the PPP/C of “misinformation”.

Police last evening confirmed the investigation into reports that five PPP/C supporters were attacked after the meeting by persons “who appeared to be APNU supporters.” In a statement, the