A 16-year-old miner was stabbed to dealt in the wee hours of Monday morning, after an argument ensued with his attacker over dancing with a woman.
Dead is Raymond Cozier of Isseneru Village, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-River).
The fatal stabbing occurred at around 01:30h at a bar located at Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River.
Investigations by the Guyana Police Force have so far revealed that the suspect and the victim were at a bar at Issano Landing consuming alcohol during which the victim was dancing with a female.
The suspect expressed an interest to dance with the said female which resulted in an argument between the two. During the argument, the suspect brandished a knife and dealt the victim one stab to his right upper arm and then fled the scene.
The victim, who suffered severe blood loss, was taken to the Issano Health Centre where he succumbed whilst receiving treatment to his injury. Checks are currently being made for the suspect. (G12)
