Woman brutally beaten in attempt to save friend from violent partner
The woman who was beaten by the suspect
A heroic act of friendship turned into a horrific nightmare for a young woman in an incident that took place at the Kingston Seawall in Georgetown on Easter Monday, April 10.
Shellimiah Mc Koy, a 27-year-old cashier of Cinema Street in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, found herself at the mercy of an abusive man when she intervened to protect her friend from this violent partner.
Based on information received, Mc Koy and her two friends had gone on a “girls’ night out”, but their plans took a dark turn when one of the friends invited a male acquaintance without telling the others. As soon as he arrived, he started attacking his partner, leaving Mc Koy and her friend shocked.Without hesitation, Mc Koy rushed to her friend’s aid, but the attacker turned his fury on her, pummelling her with brutal punches and kicks until she lost consciousness.
Speaking to Guyana Times in recounting the horror of that day, Mc Koy said she had only meant well when she had approached the man to ask what was happening between him and her friend.
“I simply asked him, ‘Man, what happened to you?’ Not knowing I would be the next victim,” she explained.
After the assault on Mc Koy, the attacker fled the scene, leaving Mc Koy with serious injuries that required emergency treatment at the hospital. The left side of her face was swollen, her head was busted, and her hand got broken in the struggle. The trauma of the attack has left her unable to work and provide for herself and family, causing immense hardship and distress.
Mc Koy’s family members have expressed their outrage and disbelief at the viciousness of the assault. They have thanked the Police and medical staff for their swift response and care, but say justice has been slow in coming.
Numerous attempts had been made to find the perpetrator, but he remained in hiding, adding to the anguish and frustration of the victim and her loved ones.
However, Police have confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and questioned in relation to the matter. He is expected to be charged soon; but in the meantime, investigations are ongoing.
