Miner chopped by camp invader

Kedrick Jones after the attack

A 38-year-old man is currently hospitalised in a serious condition after he was chopped about his body by a man who reportedly invaded his Semang Landing, Upper Mazaruni River mining camp.

Kedrick Jones sustained chops to his head, shoulder and fingers during the attack, which took place around 1.15 am on Thursday.

He was taken to the Issano health outpost and later transferred to the Bartica Hospital where he was admitted. His condition is listed as serious.