A Police Constable attached to the Port Kaituma Police Station was on Friday wounded while attempting to arrest a disorderly miner at the Port Kaituma Waterfront, North West District (NWD), Region One (Barima-Waini).
Based on reports received, police ranks were at the location conducting inquiries into a separate matter when a 25-year-old male gold miner from Port Kaituma became disorderly.
He was warned several times to keep the peace but continued behaving in a disorderly manner. However, during the course of attempting to arrest the suspect, the Police Constable was assaulted, thus sustaining injuries to the mouth area.
The suspect was restrained, arrested, and escorted to the Port Kaituma Police Station, where he remains in custody assisting with the investigation. The Constable was examined and treated at the Port Kaituma Hospital and was subsequently discharged.
Investigations into the matter is ongoing.
The Guyana Police Force reminds members of the public that any form of assault on police ranks in the lawful execution of their duties is a serious criminal offense and will be dealt with decisively.
The Force will continue to take all necessary action to ensure the safety of its ranks while maintaining law and order.
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