A Timehri, East Bank Demerara miner was beaten to death on Saturday at a dredge site in the Potaro backdam during an alcohol-fuelled clash with a co-worker.
The dead miner has been identified as Mohabeer Gangadeen of Lot 1, GAC Old Road, Timehri, East Bank Demerara. The murder, police said, occurred at around 5.30 pm on Saturday.
Police Commander of F Division Ravindradat Budhram told Stabroek News yesterday that the suspect in the murder is assisting with investigations.
