AN argument between two friends resulted in the death of a Venezuelan boat captain on Friday at Eteringbang Landing, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).

Dead is Owen John, of San Martin, Caracas, Venezuela. Police have arrested a 37-year-old suspect of Kuru Kuru, Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Police visited the scene on Monday and statements were taken. Reports indicate that John and his friend were consuming alcohol at a shop when an argument ensued over a request for a loan. It is said that John refused to loan his friend some money and he was allegedly cuffed in the face, resulting in him bleeding through the nose.

John then fell onto the ground and the suspect stomped him several times and kicked him to the head until he became motionless. The body was left lying on the ground with blood gushing out his ear and nostrils. Persons in the area reported the matter to the police.
The body is to be transported to Georgetown.