New Amsterdam labourer stabbed to death

Delroy James

A New Amsterdam man was yesterday morning found dead with stab wounds in the lower region of his back, which were reportedly sustained during a fight.

Dead is Delroy James, 33, of Patrick Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam. His body was discovered sometime around 3:30 am yesterday on Main Street, New Amsterdam. In 2011, he had been charged with murder but the charge was dismissed the following year.

Stabroek News was told that James, a labourer, left home with two persons known to him on Saturday evening. According to information, the men were club-hopping and subsequently arrived at a popular bar on Main Street.