Man wounded while protesting non-payment by employer

Randolph Mc Adams, 43 years of no fixed place of abode was on Thursday assaulted by a group of men while protesting the non-payment of his salary by his employer.

Police said a suspect identified as Oscar and other members of the gang  are at large.

According to a police report the victim was in the vicinity of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court picketing the alleged non-payment by his employer who is a gold miner.

Whilst in the process, the victim was approached by a group of men and was abused and subsequently beaten.

Police said the man was rescued by public-spirited citizens and later made a report to the Brickdam Police Station.

He was escorted to the police medical centre where he was examined by the police surgeon who issued a medical certificate in favour of the victim.

Investigation in progress.