Miner tied to tree at Bartica, beaten to death

Earle Austin

A miner was on Monday tied to a tree at 14 Miles, Bartica and beaten to death by three men, who were also armed with guns, after he was accused of having knowledge about a missing brush cutter.

Earle Austin, 37, of Nabaclis, East Coast Deme-rara had no chance of survival as he sustained numerous injuries to the head and other parts of his body along with broken limbs.

Distraught relatives, while calling on the police to ensure that they get justice, told this newspaper moments after identifying his