Latest update November 24th, 2024 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Woman escapes strangulation, cops hunt ex-lover

Jun 15, 2009 News

A Linden woman is recovering in the Mackenzie Hospital, after almost being strangled by a jealous ex-lover, who allegedly tried to make good on his threats to kill the victim for leaving him.
The woman, who is also from the area, was reportedly attacked while heading home, just after midnight on Saturday.
She reportedly collapsed after being choked for several minutes and only survived because the man loosened his grip and fled after believing she was dead.
He is still at large.
Kaieteur News was told that the woman, who asked not to be named, had broken up with the suspect, known as ‘Dull’, some months ago.
But according to the woman’s relatives, the jilted man became incensed and repeatedly threatened to kill his ex-lover.
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, the woman was going home in the company of two male friends when the ex-lover pounced out from a clump of bushes and attacked her.
Relatives alleged that the two male friends stood by while the suspect choked her until she collapsed.
Apparently thinking that she was dead, the assailant let go and fled.
The woman was taken by ambulance to the Mackenzie Hospita, where doctors had her admitted.
Reports indicate an upsurge in domestic violence, with several women being slain or maimed this year by their lovers or estranged spouses.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 20th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

West Indies ride on Greaves’ 115 to exert dominance over Bangladesh

West Indies ride on Greaves’ 115 to exert dominance over...

Nov 24, 2024

ESPNcricinfo – A maiden Test century for Justin Greaves headlined a dominant day for West Indies against Bangladesh on day two of the Antigua Test. After his 115 helped West Indies post 450 for...
Read More
Marian, Potaro, Waramuri and St John the Baptist advance into the semis

Marian, Potaro, Waramuri and St John the Baptist...

Nov 24, 2024

Adams, Ghani smash hundreds in runs-filled ERC T10 Tapeball 

Adams, Ghani smash hundreds in runs-filled ERC...

Nov 24, 2024

RHTYSC honours top LCSS Student with Claudette Foster Memorial Award

RHTYSC honours top LCSS Student with Claudette...

Nov 24, 2024

IBA President congratulates Steve Ninvalle on his re-election as GBA head

IBA President congratulates Steve Ninvalle on his...

Nov 24, 2024

Fireworks expected in Mayoral Cycle Road Race in New Amsterdam today as Mayor expected to lead ride off

Fireworks expected in Mayoral Cycle Road Race in...

Nov 24, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]