Police in the East Berbice-Corentyne region are investigating the death of a so far unidentified male who died after he fell through the flooring of a house, but not before receiving blows from an intoxicated man.
While no information on the deceased was provided, Guyana Times was informed that the incident took place at about 21:00h on Thursday at Lot 12 No 78 Springlands, Corentyne.
The unconscious man after falling through the house
Reports are that the three suspects – Vishnu Nankumar called “Visho”, 53; Suraj Persaud called “Derrick”, 54; and Robert Stanley, 65 – were imbibing at the residence in celebration of Nankumar’s birthday.
However, during that evening, the deceased went into the house where the men were and picked up a pitchfork, which he then pointed to Persaud’s neck. This resulted in Persaud receiving injuries.
In retaliation, Nankumar reportedly grabbed a piece of wood and dealt the now dead man two lashes on his hand and forehead, respectively. During this time, the flooring of the house broke, thus resulting in the man falling through. The unconscious man was taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. As such, the Police were called in and the three suspects were arrested. They were highly intoxicated with minor injuries about their bodies.
They were taken for medical attention but were treated and sent away. The men remain in custody assisting with the investigation.
Meanwhile, the detectives have taken two pieces of wood from the scene and lodged them. The man’s body is presently at Anthony’s Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem and identification.
