Better Hope teen dies after allegedly hit by father

Azeez Khan

An 18-year-old labourer died on Friday, one day after he was allegedly struck in his head by his father during an argument at their Better Hope, East Coast Demerara home.

Dead is Azeez Khan, called ‘Orlando,’ of Lot 8 Better Hope. His father, who has been identified as Omar Khan, 40, a security guard, was subsequently arrested and he is likely to be charged soon. He has reportedly admitted to delivering the fatal blow.