Police rank injured at Port Kaituma while making arrest

A Police Constable attached to the Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini) Police Station was injured on Friday while attending to a report at the Port Kaituma Waterfront, Northwest District.
The incident occurred at about 12:50h while Police ranks were at the location conducting enquiries into a separate matter.
According to preliminary investigations, a 25-year-old male gold miner of Port Kaituma became disorderly during the engagement. He was warned on several occasions by Police ranks to keep the peace but reportedly continued behaving in a disorderly manner.
While ranks attempted to arrest the suspect, the Police Constable was assaulted and sustained injuries to the mouth.
The suspect was subsequently restrained, arrested, and escorted to the Port Kaituma Police Station, where he remains in custody, assisting with the investigation.
The injured Constable was examined and treated at the Port Kaituma Hospital and was subsequently discharged.
In a statement, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) reminded members of the public that any form of assault on Police ranks in the lawful execution of their duties is a serious criminal offence and will be dealt with decisively.
The GPF further stated that it will continue to take all necessary action to ensure the safety of its ranks while maintaining law and order.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.