Five now in custody over Hillfoot farmer’s murder

As the probe into the murder of farmer Anthony Breedy continues, investigators on Thursday evening recovered a bloodstained shirt belonging to the prime suspect, hours after his two accomplices were arrested at Ithaca, West Bank Berbice.

A total of five persons are now in custody for the crime.

They are the alleged mastermind, his girlfriend, two accomplices and a man who reportedly received some of the stolen items belonging to Breedy. An additional man was also held following the discovery of a firearm.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum told Stabroek News that on Thursday evening,