Teen knifed to death during fish and chips stop

Rivaldo Williams

An 18-year-old was stabbed to death after he and his family stopped to buy fish and chips on Sunday night along the Diamond Access Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and the police have since arrested one person for questioning.

Dead is Rivaldo Williams, called ‘Romeo’ and ‘Dutty,’ a mason of Lot 37 Friendship, EBD. He sustained a single stab wound and was pronounced dead on arrival to the Diamond Hospital, where he was rushed after the stabbing.

Police spokesman Shivpersaud Bacchus yesterday confirmed that the stabbing occurred around 11.30 pm. Bacchus said one person is currently in police custody, assisting with the investigation.