Two alleged bandits were yesterday apprehended and turned over to the police by personnel of a private security service after they robbed and stabbed a man on the Berbice Car Park.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 10.45 pm on Sunday, moments after which the two men were apprehended by personnel of a private security service who arrived on the scene.
The victim’s cellphone which the two men had allegedly swiped was however not recovered.
The victim was taken to the George-town Public Hospital where he was treated for a stab wound to his face which was said to have been inflicted by one of the bandits who was armed with an ice pick.
The suspects, who were not identified by the police but are said to be from Middle Road, La Penitence and Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust respectfully, are being questioned in relation to several recent robberies.
