Two police constables, who are brothers are currently under close arrest after they allegedly beat and burnt a 17-year-old, who they accused of breaking into their Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) home last week.
This disclosure was made this morning by Commissioner of Police Leslie James, who hosted an emergency press conference to address the incident.
The ranks, who were stationed at the Tactical Services Unit and Wales Police station are also the sons of a senior member of the Guyana Police Force.
James told the media that the ranks allegedly picked up the teen around 11.30am yesterday from his Westminster, WBD home in a private vehicle which was occupied by other individuals.
They took him the Parfaite Harmonie house which belongs to them where they allegedly beat and burnt the teen with a liquid suspected to be hot water.
The alleged break and enter is said to have occurred on December 12, James said.
James added that the teen related to his sister what had transpired. The sister then told his mother and a report was made at the Parfaite Harmonie police station.
The Top Cop said that the matter was bought to his attention this morning by Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Simon McBean. He said an investigation has since been launched and is being spearheaded by a senior member of the force.
The complainant is said to be home recovering.
