Mash night row ends in chopping

…65-year-old man critical

A 65-year-old man is now battling for his life at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) after being severely chopped about his upper body on Mashramani night.
Injured is Thakur Lokram of Sans Souci, Essequibo Islands. While details about the incident remain sketchy, this publication was told that Lokram was involved in a heated verbal confrontation with a 34-year-old man, identified only as “Franklyn”.
During the confrontation, the suspect whipped out a chopper and inflicted several chops about Lokram’s body.
When contacted, Commander of Region Three, Assistant Police Commissioner Simon McBean confirmed the incident. He told Guyana Times on Monday that Lokram was chopped to the left side of his face, head, shoulder and left hand.
He was rushed to the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital for emergency treatment but because of the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital.
The 65-year-old man is said to be in a critical condition, the Commander said.
Meanwhile, the 34-year-old suspect was arrested and is currently in Police custody.