Father chopped, teen son hospitalised during confrontation over firecrackers

A 46-year-old father and his 16-year-old son were injured on Thursday evening during a confrontation with persons throwing firecrackers.
Reports are that 46-year-old Michael Anthony called “Rakesh” of Seafield, Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, and his 16-year-old son came under attack around 21:30h on Thursday by young men that were throwing firecrackers in front his home.
The man reportedly approached the young men and warned them to desist, which led to an exchange of words and a physical altercation.
The suspects then left and armed themselves with a cutlass and metal pipe. They then went to the victim and dealt him several lashes and chops about the body.
As a result, the victim’s son ran to his assistance and he was also dealt several lashes about the body by the suspects.
The two suspects then made good their escape and the victims were rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where they were seen and examined by a doctor on duty.
The father was treated and sent away while his son was admitted and transferred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital to undergo surgery.
The suspects were subsequently arrested and are currently in custody pending charges.