Blinded Mahaicony robbery suspect to face charges today

One of the three men held after the recent robbery of a Mahaicony supermarket is now blind as a result of injuries he sustained when villagers apprehended him.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told Stabroek News that the man was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is now completely blind.

He said the man was positively identified during an ID parade yesterday and is expected to be charged today. He is expected to be charged with five counts of armed robbery as well as with