A 28-year-old miner was killed during an alleged cutlass attack at Eyelash Landing, North West District, on Saturday morning following an argument with another man.
Dead is Trevlon Marcieo Henry, known as “Mario”, of Port Kaituma. Police have arrested a 33-year-old miner from the same community in connection with his death.
According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the incident occurred around 10:50 a.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that Henry and the suspect, who knew each other, were drinking alcohol when an argument broke out.
Police allege that the suspect armed himself with a cutlass and struck Henry on his neck and right arm before fleeing. Henry subsequently collapsed and remained motionless.
Police ranks and a Medex visited the scene, where Henry was examined and pronounced dead. His body was taken to the Matthews Ridge Hospital Mortuary to await a post-mortem examination.
Following the attack, police, assisted by members of the public, searched the area and apprehended the suspect. He remains in custody as investigations continue.
