Suspect held over gunning down of contractor

Peter Gonsalves

The police have arrested a suspect in relation to the fatal shooting of contractor Peter Gonsalves, who was attacked and robbed of his Honda XR motorcycle in front a Newtown, Kitty bar on Monday night.

Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum yesterday confirmed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday in Kitty. He is currently assisting the police with investigations.

He said as the investigation continues, the police are pursuing a second suspect.