Police are investigating a report of an attempt to commit murder which occurred on Monday, August 12, at Imbaimadai Landing, Upper Mazaruni River on James Thomas, known as ‘Wormie’, a 44-year-old miner.
Thomas was reportedly attacked by a 53-year-old miner who also resides at Imbaimadai Landing.
On the day in question, the victim and the suspect, who are known to each another, were consuming alcohol and a dispute erupted when the victim took hold of the suspect’s bottle of alcohol and ignored his demands to return it. In a fit of rage, the suspect seized the bottle, doused Thomas with its contents and set him ablaze. The flames engulfed Thomas, inflicting severe burns about his body.