Police in Regional Division 6 are investigating a serious wounding which occurred on Tuesday February 24, 2026, about 19:40hrs at Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice.
The incident involves a 15-year-old female student and a 28-year-old male who has since gone into hiding.
Preliminary enquiries revealed that the suspect went to a residence where the teen was at the time. An altercation subsequently occurred during which the teen received several stab wounds about her body.
She was escorted to the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital, where she was treated and admitted to the Emergency Unit. Her condition is listed as critical.
Efforts are being made to have the suspect arrested. Guyana Standard understands the two were said to be in a romantic relationship.
Investigations are ongoing and will address all relevant offences under the law arising from the circumstances of this matter.