Latest update September 24th, 2026 10:31 AM
Robbers slash painter’s throat, steal jewellery
Bandits left a 30-year-old painter battling for his life yesterday evening after slashing his throat and robbing him of a gold band and chain.
Police identified the victim as Shafeek Mohamed, of Lot 133, Montrose, East Coast Demerara, said that the attack occurred at Agriculture Road, Mon Repos.
According to reports, Mohamed was at a drinking establishment when a group of men attacked him. They then relieved the painter of his jewellery before slashing his throat with a broken bottle.
A brother of the wounded man took him to the Georgetown Hospital where he underwent surgery. He was still in the operating theatre at press time and his condition was listed as critical.
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