Brawl leaves father, 2 sons injured

A brawl at Mariaba Village, North West District (NWD), Region One (Barima-Waini), has reportedly left a father and three of his son nursing injuries about their bodies.
Those injured are 63-year-old Heon Matthias, Regan De Souza, 41, and 22-year-old Edon Matthias.
Based on reports received, Regan and Edon are brothers, and Heon Matthias’s sons. They all live together.
Guyana Times understands that on Thursday at 16:00h, the three men attended a village meeting and upon arrival at home, Heon Matthias spoke to Edon Matthias about the clothing he wore to attend the meeting.
As a result, Regan became annoyed and started to verbally abuse his father. This was followed by him dealing his father several blows to his hand and head with an umbrella.
Edon, however, attempted to stop his brother from further hitting his father and in so doing, he reportedly picked up a cutlass and dealt his brother one chop to his hand.
As he made an attempt to chop him again, the father then picked up a piece of wood and dealt Regan a lash to the back of his head.
Persons who were passing at the time saw the brawl and contacted the village Toshao who reported the matter to the Acquero Police Station.
Ranks immediately reported to the scene and rushed the three men to the Kumaka District Hospital where they all were treated and admitted patients. However, due to the injuries received, Regan was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further medical attention.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.