An Albouystown man was on Saturday night fatally stabbed by his girlfriend’s cousin at ‘A’ Field, Sophia, according to the police.
The deceased, Devon Xavier, 20, of La Penitence Street, Albouystown, was stabbed in the right side of his chest at 9.30 pm.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) said on Monday that Xavier was visiting his girlfriend at home when they were approached by her father and cousin.
The report said Xavier’s girlfriend immediately told him to leave since her family was not in favour of their relationship.
According to the report, the woman was subsequently instructed by her father to go inside, but in the process of doing so she witnessed her cousin grab Xavier, after which he took out a knife from his waistband and dealt him a stab.
As a result, Xavier collapsed, while the suspect then escaped in an unknown direction.
The body of the deceased was picked up and examined by a doctor, who pronounced him dead.
The father of the deceased’s girlfriend is presently in custody assisting with the investigation, police added.
