The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended that the accused in the fatal stabbing of fisherman Alexander Yhap be charged with manslaughter.
The suspect, also a fisherman, 21, is expected to appear tomorrow in a Berbice court, where the charge will be instituted against him.
Yhap, also known as ‘John’, 25, of Lot 84 Kilcoy, Corentyne, sustained three stab wounds during a fight at a Superbet two streets away from his house. The two men, who had previously fought, are reported to have had a dispute stemming from Yhap asking a girl to plait his hair. Although the girl is a minor, the accused is reported to have been interested in her and took exception to Yhap seeking her services.