WBD man arrested after breaking construction worker’s leg

Police are investigating an alleged incident of inflicting grievous bodily harm committed on 23-year-old Devon Ally, a construction worker of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara.
According to Police, the incident occurred at about 21:30h at Policeman Corner, La Parfaite Harmonie on Friday.
According to reports, Ally and the 23-year-old mason of Westminister, La Parfaite Harmonie, had a misunderstanding a few years ago.
However, at about 21:00h on Friday, Ally was proceeding in the vicinity of Policeman Corner on his bicycle when he saw the suspect on the said roadway, walking.
The victim approached the suspect in an attempt to fight, Police said, adding that the suspect then picked up a piece of wood, causing Ally to kick him. The suspect in retaliation dealt the victim a blow to his right leg and ran away.
Ally was later picked up by a passerby and taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a broken tibia (shin bone). However, his condition is listed as stable.
Meanwhile, the suspect was subsequently apprehended and placed into custody as investigations are ongoing.