2 arrested for allegedly beating, raping 98-Y-O woman

A 98-year-old woman of Rose Hall, East Berbice-Corentyne, was reportedly rushed to the hospital after she was discovered in her home beaten and allegedly raped on Tuesday morning.
The woman’s neighbour told Guyana Times that at 07:30h, she went to the woman’s home to wake her up.
However, she explained that as she arrived at the home, she observed that the door was open, and immediately thought that something was amiss. She also found a glass containing alcohol on the step.
As such, she called out to the woman, who responded that “them boys come in and beat me up and push their hand down her throat and choke her”.
As the woman showed herself to the neighbour, it was then she realised that the nonagenarian’s face was swollen. She immediately took a photo and alerted the caretaker.
The neighbour stated that the elderly woman was very traumatised and in a daze. She also noticed what appeared to be blood on the victim’s clothing and bedspread.
She immediately contacted the Police via telephone after which she accompanied the victim to the Port Mourant Public Hospital (under Police escort), where a medical was done. The medical certificate confirmed suspicions.
“They interfere with her… at first she could relate what happened because she get blackout…if you see she face and she mouth, all she neck they choke she. The doctor is the person that related to us that she was raped because there was evidence of penetration.”
Guyana Times was informed that the woman has been living alone for a number of years, and neighbours said they heard no unusual sounds coming from the woman’s house during the night.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday afternoon, Police confirmed that two of the suspects were arrested and are assisting with investigations. The hunt is currently underway for another suspect as the investigation continues.