Mechanic attacked, robbed by cutlass-wielding bandits

The Police are on the hunt for two men who attacked and robbed a mechanic on Turkeyen Highway, Greater Georgetown, on Saturday evening.
At about 20:30h, the 27-year-old mechanic of Lodge, Georgetown, was relieved of one 10 pennyweight gold chain by the two men who were on a bicycle and carrying a cutlass.
Based on reports received, the victim was sitting on his motorcycle which was parked on the Turkeyen Highway in the vicinity of MovieTowne when he was approached by the two suspects.
One of the men began to deal the mechanic several lashes with the cutlass about his body, causing him to receive injuries.
The accomplice then snatched the victim’s chain after which they jumped on their bicycle and left the scene. The matter was reported to the Police but no arrests were made.
The victim sought medical attention at a private medical facility. Investigations are ongoing.