Four East Coast Demerara residents are in custody as Police investigators continue to probe the beating and chopping death of a 13-year-old boy.
The teen, Daveand Sanchar, of Triumph, East Coast Demerara was chopped and then beaten to death after he got involved in a heated argument on Sunday night with a group of men.
The Police report said investigations have revealed that Daveand Sanchar who was at a function in the village, had an altercation with some men over a female.
“He (deceased) subsequently left, and returned with a cutlass. A further argument ensued and it was alleged that one of the men took away the cutlass and dealt him a chop to his head. Whilst on the ground, he was given a severe beating with a stick.â€
The teen was rushed the GPHC where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspects are all in custody assisting the police with the investigation.
The teen, Daveand Sanchar, of Triumph, East Coast Demerara was chopped and then beaten to death after he got involved in a heated argument on Sunday night with a group of men.
The Police report said investigations have revealed that Daveand Sanchar who was at a function in the village, had an altercation with some men over a female.
“He (deceased) subsequently left, and returned with a cutlass. A further argument ensued and it was alleged that one of the men took away the cutlass and dealt him a chop to his head. Whilst on the ground, he was given a severe beating with a stick.â€
The teen was rushed the GPHC where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspects are all in custody assisting the police with the investigation.