Herstelling electrician fatally stabbed at barbecue

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Sylvan Stoll, 50, an electrician of Plot ‘B’, Herstelling, EBD, which occurred about 12.40 am today at No. 42 Village, WCB, allegedly by a 32-year-old  labourer, of Onderneeming, WBD.

Investigations revealed that the victim and the suspect along with other persons travelled from Georgetown in a mini bus to attend a barbecue at the No. 42 Community Centre Ground.

Whilst there an argument erupted between the suspect and a friend and the victim intervened, during which process, the suspect who was armed with a knife stabbed the victim to his left side neck.

The victim was rushed to the Mahaicony Hospital where he died about 1.30 am., whilst receiving medical attention.

The suspect has since been taken into custody and assisting with the investigation.