2 hospitalised after street corner brawl

Two men are now patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital following a brawl at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Sunday.

The men have been identified as Gavin Jackson, 30, of Cottage, Mahaicony, ECD, and Matthew Pistano, 32, of 111 Miles Mahdia and Princes Street, Georgetown.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 23:00h.

Guyana Times understands that the two men were imbibing at a shop in Mahaicony when an argument erupted between them.

Reports are that Pistano left the shop, but subsequently returned with a handgun. The men then took the argument to the streets and a scuffle ensued.

During the scuffle, Pistano discharged one gunshot into the air, after which Jackson stabbed him to his abdomen with an unknown object.

After being stabbed, Pistano rushed to Jackson and he bit off the tip of his nose.

The gun, which Pistano was still holding, subsequently fell to the ground and was retrieved by onlookers. It was later handed over to Police Officers who reported to the scene.

Pistano was taken to the Mahaicony Police Station, and a search by the Police revealed five additional live rounds on his person.

He was subsequently escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital, along with Jackson, where they were both admitted under Police guard.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.