Reputed husband chops Albouystown woman death

An Albouystown, Georgetown vendor is now dead after she was allegedly chopped to death by her reputed husband this morning.

The woman has been identified as 28-year-old Claravel Johnson of Cooper Street, Albouystown. She was chopped to her right foot, behind her knee.

According to information received, Johnson and her reputed husband had a misunderstanding at around 06:25h this morning. The man reportedly armed himself with a cutlass and dealt the woman the blow to her leg.

She was subsequently picked up by neighbours and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where she died about 07:21h while receiving treatment.

The suspect is said to be on the run. The investigation is ongoing.