Cutlass attack by stepfather: PME confirms Stewartville teen died from incised wound

A post-mortem examination conducted on Monday by Government Pathologist Dr Nehaul Singh confirmed that 15-year-old Sudesh Singh, also known as Joel, of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara (WCD) died from an incised wound. Police said that the examination, which included dissection, was performed at the Ezekiel Funeral Home. Singh was killed on Friday afternoon during a violent altercation with his 50-year-old stepfather at their Lot 71, Last Street, Stewartville home. Reports indicate that the confrontation began around 14:30h over the use of a bicycle. According to information gathered, the teen had used his stepfather’s bicycle, causing the chain to slip, which led to an argument.

During the dispute, the suspect allegedly armed himself with a cutlass and attacked the teenager, inflicting several chops to the neck. The boy reportedly collapsed under the house following the attack. After the incident, the suspect went to the Leonora Police Station and reported what had occurred. He was immediately taken into custody as police launched an investigation. When ranks arrived at the scene, they found the teen lying face up with multiple wounds to the neck. A cutlass believed to be the weapon used was recovered nearby. The body was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where the teen was pronounced dead on arrival before being transferred to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.