Chef to be charged with murdering Linden shop owner

Romel Edison Gomes

Police have arrested a 35-year-old chef for the murder of Linden shop owner Romel Edison Gomes and he is likely to be charged this week.

Acting police spokesman Shivpersaud Bacchus confirmed the arrest of John Caesar, a resident of East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme.

Caesar, who was being sought in relation to the crime, was arrested last Wednesday during an intelligence-led operation, Bacchus said in a statement.