The Police say they are investigating the murder of Roy Beckles, 45, a labourer of ‘B’ Field Squatting Area, Sophia, East Coast Demerara which occurred about 18:30hrs yesterday at the said address, allegedly committed by his 42 year old neighbour, who has not yet been apprehended.
A release from the police said that investigations revealed that the victim was on his way home when he observed his wife and the suspect arguing. He intervened and the suspect, who armed himself with a cutlass and knife, attacked and stabbed the victim to his right shoulder, the police said.
The victim was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he succumbed whilst receiving treatment. The body is presently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
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