29/08/2026
19-Year-Old Hospitalised Following Cutlass Altercation at Sheet Anchor, Berbice
Police in Regional Division #6 are investigating an altercation at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice, which left a 19-year-old man unconscious and hospitalised.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Initial investigations revealed that the unemployed Sheet Anchor resident was in the company of a 27-year-old woman when he became involved in a misunderstanding with three male cousins, two aged 19 and one aged 18.
The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the men allegedly armed themselves with cutlasses and assaulted each other.
The 19-year-old was subsequently pulled away from the confrontation by the woman. About five minutes later, he reportedly collapsed and lost consciousness.
He was rushed to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was admitted in an unconscious state. He remains under medical observation and is awaiting the results of a CT scan.
Police said no visible injuries were observed on the exposed parts of his body.
Detectives visited the scene at approximately 10:10 p.m.
Two of the alleged participants, males aged 19 and 18, are currently in custody at the Central Police Station and are assisting with the investigation.
Investigations are ongoing.