A 57-year-old labourer was chopped to death on Sunday morning during an argument over a bicycle and the suspect has since been arrested.
Dead is Sahadeo Bissoon also known as `Son Son’ and `Fine Man’, of Patentia Housing Scheme, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
The incident occurred around 3 pm at Skull City, WBD during which Bissoon was chopped several times about his body, including his neck and arms.
Commander of Region 3 Simon McBean yesterday confirmed that the suspect, a cane harvester was arrested at the scene.
He is presently in police custody assisting with investigation. The suspected murder weapon, a cutlass was also recovered.
An autopsy yesterday showed that Bissoon died as a result of shock and haemorrhage due to multiple incised wounds.
Reports are that the suspect and Bissoon are known to each other.
Investigations, according to McBean revealed that the suspect had borrowed a bicycle from Bissoon about a week ago but failed to return it.
As a result, Bissoon went to the suspect’s home on Sunday to uplift the bicycle.
Whilst there, an argument ensued during which the suspect allegedly armed himself with a cutlass.
Upon noticing this, Bissoon tried to escape but the suspect chased after him and allegedly inflicted the deadly wounds.
Residents in the area alerted the police.
Bissoon was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
