A labourer who is accused of fatally beating 48-year-old Leron Ault during an argument last week has been arrested and has since confessed to the crime.
A police source yesterday confirmed that the suspect; a 20-year-old of Kanuku Drive, Lethem was arrested on Thursday morning.
He has since confessed to the crime, the source said.
The suspect remained in police custody. Investigators are currently preparing a case file for legal advice.
Stabroek News had previously reported that Ault also known as ‘Junior’, a farmer of Moco Moco, Central Rupununi died on arrival to the Lethem Hospital after he was beaten about his body including his head.
The incident occurred around 4pm.
Regional Commander Superintendent Keithon King had told this newspaper that Ault went to Lot 21 Kanuku Drive, Lethem to meet a woman who reportedly owes him a sum of cash. He went to enquire about payment.
Whilst there, the woman reportedly indicated to Ault that she did not have any money due to the present situation in the country.
As a result, he left and went to her backyard, where some persons including the suspect were imbibing alcohol.
King had said an argument subsequently ensued between Ault and the suspect during which the youth allegedly armed himself with a piece of wood and inflicted the deadly blows.
