35-year-old Wendell Freso was fatally stabbed after a row over money
A 35-year-old man was fatally stabbed at around 04:00 hrs yesterday by another man following a row over a sum of money, on Alexander Street, Georgetown.
Dead is Wendell Freso called “Country” of Yarrow Dam, Ruimveldt. According to information, he has been a street-dweller for over 16 years. According to information, the two men, who are vagrants had a bitter argument on Monday night. During the argument, Freso picked up a knife and stabbed the other man, who escaped, but returned when Freso was asleep.
“When he was sleeping, is then the other man come and start stabbing him,” a passerby said.
Many persons described Freso as a bully, who would snatch things from people and then chase them.
Police in a statement said that there is an investigation into the murder of Wendell Freso.
The statement further indicated that Freso was involved in an argument with another man over a sum of money, during which he was stabbed to his chest and abdomen. His attacker is in police custody assisting with the investigation.