Linden construction worker regains consciousness, remains hospitalised

Thirty-eight-year-old Samuel Porter, who was discovered in an unconscious state on the Washer Pond Road at Mackenzie, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), on Saturday August 17 has regained consciousness but remains a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Porter, who is a resident of West Watooka, Wismar, Linden, was transferred to the medical institution after he was discovered lying on the roadway with several injuries to his head, both hands, knees and feet.
The victim’s sister, Deesa Bethune, had told Police that she last saw him in good health at approximately 17:30h on Friday, August 16, 2019, at West Watooka.
At the time, she noted he was at his mother’s home, but left sometime later to purchase something at Mackenzie, Linden.
Police had questioned several persons in the said area but noted, however, that no useful information was received.
Speaking in relation to the incident on Monday, E Division (Linden-Kwakwani) Commander, Linden Lord noted that Police are waiting for the victim to recuperate before questioning him in relation to what may have transpired.
Investigations are continuing.