Suspect in Crabwood Creek murder surrenders

The suspect in the New Year’s Day murder at Crabwood Creek turned himself in yesterday to the police.

Asif Hafeez, 24, of Lot 72 Grant 1780, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, was stabbed to his neck just after midnight on January 1, by a man he was in an argument with. Hafeez was at a neighbour’s home where an argument between him and another man ensued. After the argument escalated and Hafeez threw a punch at the man, he reacted by stabbing him to his neck. Hafeez was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum confirmed yesterday that the suspect, who had