Two persons, including a juvenile, have been charged with the murder of Mahaica fisherman Zahir Ali, who was knifed to death last Wednesday. Police are awaiting legal advice on another suspect.
Abdool Sherwin Jones, called ‘Shavo,’ 41, and the minor stood before Magistrate Alisha George at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court. They were not required to plead to the indictable charge.
According to Assistant Police Commissioner and Regional Commander of Region 4 (c ) Royston Andries-Junor, a third person is being held in connection with the crime and the case file will be resent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for further advice on the matter.
Ali, of Lot 78 Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was fatally stabbed after an argument with neigbours, who threw bricks at his home.
According to a Guyana Police Force statement, around 7:20 pm on April 22, the suspects stoned Ali’s house, resulting in an argument between the men. The suspects allegedly then pulled Ali into their yard, dealt him several blows and stabbed him about his body.
The matter was adjourned until May 22.
