– as West Berbice residents protest for justice
As protest actions continue for justice for the Henry cousins: Joel and Isiah, police Sunday afternoon said they will remain on the ground as they desperately try to clear the roadways blocked by the protesters.
In a release the police said at about 10:30hrs Sunday persons claiming to be the relatives of the late Isaiah and Joel Henry and some residents of # 5 Village, West Coast Berbice began to block the # 5 Village bridge with old tires and debris and lit same.
A police patrol vehicle arrived shortly thereafter but had to request assistance. Subsequently, additional ranks were deployed to the scene at # 5 Village and commenced clearing the bridge.
About 13:15hrs hours they were successful in clearing the #5 bridge but had to immediately respond to reports of #3 Village Public Road Being blocked.
The ranks as at 16:15hrs were still working to completely clear the roadway in #3 Village.
Protesters voiced concerns over the seeming delay in ongoing investigations but were repeatedly told that their protest was illegal and unlawful and that arrests will be made.
The relatives were reminded that ranks from the Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation with the assistance of a Regional investigative team drawn from RSS and Caricom IMPACS.
Ranks will remain on the ground until all the roads are clear.
