A family is seeking over $2 million in compensation from the police for medical expenses incurred by a Strathspey, East Coast Demerara man, who had to undergo emergency surgery and hospitalisation due to injuries they say he suffered while in police custody.
Premchan (only name), 47, of 125 Strathspey, was in police custody from December 26th to December 28th, 2018, during which time he claims he was brutalised by ranks at the Vigilance Police Station.
Efforts to contact Divisional Commander of ‘C’ Division Calvin Brutus yesterday proved futile as calls went unanswered.
