Bandits raid Ruimveldt auto repair shop, assault occupants

Armed bandits yesterday afternoon invaded an auto repair shop at Industrial Site, Ruimveldt during which they assaulted two Chinese nationals and carted off cash, other valuables and two licenced firearms.

Commander of ‘A’ Division, Marlon Chapman confirmed the incident which occurred around 2:30 pm. He said an investigation has since been launched and the police were up to yesterday afternoon trying to locate the suspects.

The two injured persons: a customer and an employee were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) for medical attention. They were beaten and gun-butted.

According to reports reaching Stabroek News, four men