Two siblings in police custody as the investigation into the murder of the Stanleytown man whose body was found along the East Bank Berbice highway earlier this week continues.
Tyrone France, 28, of 42 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam was found on Monday about 10.30 am along the public road at Heathburn Village, East Bank Berbice.
Stabroek News was told that France was at a BBQ in the area imbibing with several others the night before where an argument suddenly ensued. However, he eventually moved to another location in the community.
Based on information gathered from a source, it is suspected that France was struck multiple times.
Commander of Region Six, Shivpersaud Bacchus had confirmed that five persons were in custody. He had said that on Monday morning after the discovery three persons were arrested “who were imbibing with the victim, and additionally two persons this (Tuesday) morning based on intelligence gathering were also taken into police custody as the investigation continues.”
A post-mortem examination yesterday revealed that France died from asphyxia, airways obstruction and multiple injuries.
In a statement last evening, the police said that the persons who were arrested during the initial stage of the probe were released and two siblings are now in custody.
