A woman who was dealt several chops about her body, allegedly by her husband, is in critical condition, while the man is in police custody.
According to a Guyana Police Force statement, the attack which occurred yesterday morning at Lower Pomeroon River, Region Two, is being investigated. In her report given to the police, the woman stated that the man is her reputed husband.
The statement added that the woman was dealt several chops to her head and other parts of her body and several of her fingers were severed. After the attack, the man proceeded to set the house ablaze, the police said. The victim is currently in hospital in critical condition.
Investigations are ongoing.
