The police say they are investigating the murder of miner Azad Potter, 17 years, of Garden of Eden, EBD, which occurred yesterday at Konawaruk Backdam, Potaro.
Police say that investigations have revealed that Potter was allegedly beaten by a group of men who had accused him of stealing articles from their mining camp. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Four men have been arrested and are in police custody assisting with the investigations.