POLICE ARREST 57 YEAR-OLD IN CONNECTION WITH BERBICE DOUBLE MURDER

The county of West Coast Berbice was thrown into a state of pandemonium as two teens were found dead in the Backdam of the Cotton Tree village. The males were brutally hacked to death.

Police have however arrested a 57 year-old man in connection with the murder.

The teens were identified as 16-year-old Isaiah Henry and 17-year-old Joel Henry.

Relatives told police that the deceased men were last seen alive on Saturday. They reportedly left home in #3 Village West Coast Berbice to pick coconuts.

The death of the teens sparked an angry demonstration in #3 Village. Residents there are of the opinion that the teens were attacked by farmers.

Police in the area have since launched an investigation into the murders.