Berbice man chopped during attack

A Berbice resident is now hospitalised after he was chopped during an attack by three men on Saturday at Belvedere village, Corentyne, Berbice.
Injured is 45-year-old labourer, Subraminie Permaul called “Recardo” of Hampshire village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), who was chopped to his head in the area of his ear.
Reports are that the incident occurred at around 22:30h on Saturday.
According to the Police’s report, Permaul was heading home on his pedal cycle when he was confronted by three unidentifiable men, who were armed with a cutlass.
He was dealt a chop to his left ear, causing him to receive injuries. The suspects then made good their escape in an unknown direction.
The victim made his way to the Rose Hall Town Police Outpost where he was then escorted to the Port Mourant Public Hospital and treated for his injuries. However, due to the extent of his injuries he was later transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.
Investigations in progress. (G9)