A 21-year-old construction worker was on Sunday night murdered at Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara (WCD) allegedly by one of his friends who has since been arrested by the police.
Dead is Sanjay Hanoman also known as ‘Drill’ of Lot 28 Fourth Street, Anna Catherina.
Police spokesman, Assistant Com-missioner Royston Andries-Junor last evening confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the incident which took place around 11.30pm.
He said the 19-year-old suspect was arrested at his home. He is currently in police custody assisting with the investigation.
One of Hanoman’s friends, who witnessed the incident reportedly told the police that he bled to death after persons refused to assist in transporting him to the hospital.
According to the police, investigations revealed that Hanoman was standing on Bus Shed Street, Anna Catherina with the suspect.
Whilst there, the friend of Hanoman who was passing at the time reportedly told the police that he saw the suspect armed with an object, which appeared to be a cutlass. The friend alleged that he saw the suspect rubbing the object against Hanoman’s thigh. Shortly after, he said Hanoman fell to the ground.
The friend further added that he rushed towards Hanoman and noticed what appeared to be blood pouring from his thigh.
He said he tried to assist him but was unable to do so alone and others reportedly refused to help to transport him to the hospital.
About an hour after the incident, Hanoman was finally taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His body was escorted to the Ezekiel Funeral Parlour for a post-mortem examination.
