Suspect flees to United States after fatal New Year beating

The prime suspect in the fatal New Year’s Day beating of Cane Grove cane harvester Deokumar Basdeo has managed to flee to the United States.

This was confirmed by Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, who told Stabroek News yesterday that the Guyana Police Force has since contacted Interpol to seek assistance in locating the man.

In the meantime, Blanhum said, police are still trying to intercept the other persons who