Auchlyne boy in custody over fatal stabbing of drinking buddy

Desmond Sewdath

A 16-year-old Auchlyne Village, Corentyne boy was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly dealt his drinking partner a fatal stab to his stomach during an argument.

The deceased was identified as Desmond Sewdath, also known as “Bull”, 30, a labourer, of Lot 124 Whim Village, Corentyne.

Sewdath was picked up on Saturday after he sustained a single stab to the left side of his stomach and rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.