Miner air-dashed to city after severe beating by neighbours

Police ranks in Regional Division Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) have launched an investigation into an attempt to commit murder on Ryan Williams, a 22-year-old miner of Byderabo Village, Essequibo River, by three suspects – aged 17, 20, and 25.
The incident occurred at about 16:00h on Thursday at Byderabo Road, Bartica.
According to Police, the reputed wife of Williams reported that two of the suspects, who are brothers (the 20-year-old and 25-year-old), are neighbours and friends.
She told Police that on Thursday, her reputed husband, who was under the influence of alcohol, had an argument with the 20-year-old suspect’s 17-year-old girlfriend.
The matter later escalated again when the other brother returned home and learned about the earlier argument. This resulted in the two brothers and the 17-year-old female going to the victim’s house and confronting him.
During the confrontation, they allegedly dealt Williams several lashes about his body and head with a piece of wood, causing injuries.
The woman said that she then took her husband to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he sought medical attention but lost consciousness. He was admitted as a patient but had to be air-dashed to the Georgetown Public Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
A report was made, and the 20-year-old and 17-year-old suspects were arrested. They are presently in custody. Efforts are underway to arrest the 25-year-old suspect.
Investigations are in progress. (G9)