Berbice woman stabbed while sleeping; 2 arrested

A 32-year-old female was attacked and stabbed several times while sleeping at her Pepper Street, Glasgow Village, East Bank Berbice home.
The incident occurred sometime around 02:00h on Friday. Two males have since been taken into custody.
The injured woman told investigators that she was in her bed sleeping when she felt someone turn her around and stab her several times about her body, causing her to receive injuries to her left hand, tongue and lips.
After the incident, the victim was escorted to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where she was seen and examined by a doctor and admitted for observation. Her condition is regarded as stable.
Guyana Times understands that one of the suspects in custody is the victim’s recent ex-partner. The man had reportedly threatened her after their separation, telling her that if he cannot get her then no one else can.
The second suspect is the man’s friend. It is believed the men broke into the house the woman previously shared with her ex and attacked her.
Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) Commander, Jairam Ramlakhan told this newspaper, however, that investigations are ongoing to ascertain whether the two suspects in custody are indeed the attackers.
The men remain in custody as investigations continue.