A 29-year-old driver of Clay Brick Road, Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara (WBD), was attacked by a group of men in his yard on Saturday and stabbed to death.
Dead is Bharrat Gendalall called “Premesh” of Lot 29 Clay Brick Road, Canal Number Two, WBD.
Reports are that Gendalall arrived home from work at around 19:40h on Saturday evening and was chatting with friends in front of his home. However, sometime after, he went across the road to urinate when a motor car driven by the suspect approached at a fast rate, with bright lights on, and stopped where Gendalall was urinating.
The suspect exited the car, and an argument ensued between the two men. Gendalall reportedly dealt the suspect a cuff, and the suspect entered his vehicle and drove off.
Police said Gendalall went into his yard, and the car returned and stopped in front of his house.
The suspect and five masked men exited and ran into the yard towards Gendalall, where a scuffle ensued, resulting in the victim being stabbed in his chest.
According to Police, the injured man fell to the ground, and the men ran out of the yard. An alarm was raised, and Gendalall was rushed to West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he died while receiving medical attention.
His body was escorted to Ezekiel Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination. Police have since said they are in search of the suspects and motor car in which they were travelling as investigations continue. (G9)