Pitbull owner to be charged with manslaughter

The Corentyne man who is the owner of the three pit bulls that attacked and killed Latchminen Permaul at Hampshire Village, Corentyne during the wee hours of Tuesday is to be charged with manslaughter next week.

The incident happened on R&S Street at Hampshire, Corentyne.

Permaul also known as ‘Blackboy’, 64, unemployed, of Lot 249 Hampshire, Corentyne Berbice, was returning home when he fell asleep on the corner of the road as a result of intoxication. At the location, the man was attacked by the three dogs.