Stewartville teen killed in alleged cutlass attack – stepfather in custody

A 15-year-old boy was killed on Friday afternoon during a violent altercation with his stepfather at their Stewartville, West Coast Demerara (WCD) home. The deceased has been identified as Sudesh Singh, also known as Joel, of Lot 71 Last Street, Stewartville. Reports indicate that the fatal encounter occurred around 14:30h, following an argument between the teen and his 50-year-old stepfather over a bicycle. According to information gathered, the disagreement began after Sudesh used the man’s bicycle, causing its chain to slip. The confrontation quickly escalated, and the suspect allegedly ran into the kitchen, armed himself with a cutlass, and attacked the boy. Sudesh was reportedly struck three times about the neck before collapsing under the house. After the incident, the suspect allegedly walked to the Leonora Police Station, where he reported what had happened. He was immediately taken into custody as investigators launched an inquiry into the killing. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the teenager lying motionless, face up, with deep wounds to his neck. A cutlass, believed to be the weapon used, was found nearby. Police processed the area and interviewed several persons in the neighbourhood. The teen’s body was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, before being transferred to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour. A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted soon as investigations continue.