Cops are investigating an alleged attempt to commit murder on Dwayne Ward, a 43-year-old resident of Wismar, Linden by a suspect only known as ‘Country’ or ‘Brother’. The incident occurred at about 07:00hrs on Thursday at Linda’s Shop, Quartzstone Backdam, Cuyuni River.
According to the victim, he and the suspect were associates but due to a misunderstanding, they severed their relationship.
The victim further claimed that on the date and time mentioned above, he was in the vicinity of Linda’s Shop when the suspect called out to him but he ignored his call and continued walking. The suspect then approached him from behind and dealt him two chops with a cutlass. One connected to the left of his face leaving a gaping wound while the other was to his left middle finger. The suspect then made good his escape.
With the assistance of public-spirited persons, the victim was transported to the Bartica Regional Hospital where he was admitted as a patient. He was later referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital for further treatment. His condition is regarded as serious but stable.
