The police yesterday said that on Saturday, Abel Vernon, 70, of Plantain Walk, West Bank Demerara was attacked by two males of Crane, West Coast Demerara and robbed.
Investigations revealed that the victim was robbed of a BLU Cellphone with Sim card while heading to his residence. While he was in the vicinity of the Vreed-en-Hoop junction, the suspects approached him and dealt him several cuffs about his face and body during which they took his belongings.
The suspects then made good their escape but in the vicinity of the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) the 35-year-old suspect was arrested and placed in custody. The victim was escorted to the WDRH where he was admitted.
The second suspect is being sought as the probe continues.