The prime suspect in the beating to death of a miner at Aranguy Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was nabbed by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
Dead: David James
Guyana Times understands that the suspect is a 24-year-old labourer of Ogle Old Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD). He was wanted in connection with the murder of David James, of Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini).
According to information received, on May 26 at around 18:30h, James and a co-worker were imbibing at their worksite when an argument ensued.
During the quarrel, the other employee left but returned shortly after with a friend who attacked James, punching him several times to the face and body. This resulted in James falling to the ground in a motionless state. Ranks were summoned to the scene where James was found dead in a hammock.
Regional Police Commander, Senior Superintendent Linden Lord told Guyana Times that the two suspects will be heading to court soon.
