The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is investigating an alleged serious wounding committed on a 35-year-old housewife of lot 105 Letter Kenny Village, Corentyne, Berbice by her reputed husband.
According to information gathered by the police, on December 2, 2020 at around 13:05 hours, Rajwattie Punie called Shakira, had an argument in the lower flat of their two-story building.
Shortly after the argument, the couple’s 13-year-old son went to the lower flat and saw his mother with blood on her clothing and skin, and his father with a kitchen knife in his hands. The teenager also observed that his mother had wounds on her abdomen, both hands and feet.
The suspect then walked out of the yard with the knife and escaped. The victim was taken to Port Mourant Public Hospital by relatives where she was seen and examined by a Doctor on duty who transferred her to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where she was treated and admitted as a patient. Her condition is regarded as serious.
Checks were made for the Suspect, but he was not contacted. Due to the woman’s injuries, statements have not yet been taken and the investigation remains in progress.
