The Police are investigating the murder of a man, Charles Phang, at Big Creek, Northwest District, Region One.
The police have ascertained that Phang hailed from the Pomeroon.
He was said to been drinking with Alvin Williams, of Estate, Port Kaituma, yesterday. During the drinking bout they had an argument that turned into a fight. Phang died from stab and chop wounds. His body is at the mortuary. Pork knockers in the vicinity intervened and beat Williams who is now hospitalised.
An eyewitness reported that a male suspect is being held by police. He said that the suspect, who was covered in mud was taken to the Port Kaituma Police Station and then to the Port Kaituma Hospital.