UPDATE: Chinese national arrested after allegedly murdering 6-Y-O boy – News Room Guyana

A Chinese national is now in Police custody after he allegedly murdered a six-year-old boy at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Wednesday afternoon.

The boy has been identified as Ifeng Cao; he is also a Chinese national.

According to a release from Police Headquarters, the boy was chopped at the neck at about 15:45 hrs.

The child was taken to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a doctor. Meanwhile, the Chinese man who allegedly chopped the boy was arrested and is presently in Police custody.

Police said investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided later.

Source: NEW ROOMS SITE