Cops seek legal advice on charges over killing of Mahaica fisher

Dead: Zahir Ali

Police have asked the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice on charges against the suspects in the murder of Mahaica fisherman Zahir Ali, who was fatally stabbed on.

Assistant Police Commissioner and Regional Commander of Region 4 (c) Royston Andries-Junor also confirmed yesterday that that the two suspects are still in police custody.

Ali, of Lot 78 Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was on Wednesday evening knifed to death after an argument with neighours who threw bricks at his home.