NA man critical after being beaten by teen

Twenty-one-year-old Satesh Girdharry of Mai Mai Dam Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, is now in a critical condition after he was beaten during a misunderstanding on Wednesday.
Based on reports received, the now injured man and the 19-year-old suspect had a misunderstanding which quickly escalated into a fight during which the suspect armed himself with a piece of wood and dealt the victim several lashes about his body and head.
As a result of the beating, the young man sustained injuries about his body. He was subsequently taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he was treated and transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
His condition is regarded as serious. The matter was reported and the suspect was arrested and is assisting with investigations.