Better Hope child dies after reportedly ingesting rat poison

– relatives claim parents left area

A child from Better Hope, East Coast Demerara has reportedly died after ingesting a poisonous substance used to kill rats.
While details surrounding the incident — which occurred late last week — remain sketchy, relatives were on Sunday tight-lipped on the circumstances relating to the reported poisoning, telling Guyana Times that the parents of the child have supposedly left the area.

According to information received, the parents have several children who live in less-than-desirable conditions. This newspaper was told that the child who died had been playing in the area and had come in contact with the substance and ingested it.
Some persons familiar with the matter have claimed that the parents are trying to cover up the incident.
Efforts to contact Acting Commander of ‘C’ Division, Edmond Cooper, on Sunday were futile. However, Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Shivpersaud Bacchus has said he would enquire into the matter with ‘C’ Division. It is not clear if the matter is being duly investigated.