Police probing stabbing death in Mazaruni

Police in Region Seven are investigating the circumstances of the death of 32-year-old Calsen Joseph of Karaudarnau Village, Region Nine.

The incident occurred on Monday at about 17.00 hours at Puttering Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River, Region Seven. The police said the suspect is in custody.

Inquiries revealed that the victim and the suspect worked together on the same land dredge operation in the Puttering Backdam with others and on the day in question, they all went to the landing where they began imbibing alcohol. At around 14.00 hours as they were proceeding back to the camp, an argument ensued between the suspect and Joseph which led to a fight.