Springlands octogenarian beaten to death over pension

Fitzherbert Grimes

A 30-year-old man was on Friday arrested over the fatal beating of an 88-year-old pensioner of Hazel Street, Springlands, Corentyne, Berbice.

Fitzherbert Grimes was rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital on Friday around 1.30 pm with a lacerated wound to his mouth, swollen eyes and other injuries about his body. He succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.