THE police are currently investigating the murder of 39-year-old Cleveland Hodge, who died after he was allegedly stabbed by his mentally unstable older brother.
Hodge, of lot 411 Buzzbee Dam, Craig, East Bank Demerara, was stabbed multiple times on May 21,2020 by his 42-year-old brother who is known as ‘Poohbear’.

The suspect who also lives at the same residence is said to be mentally ill and a patient of Dr. Bhiro Harry’s psychiatric clinic.
The Guyana Chronicle understands that on May 21 around 15:10hrs, Hodge his brother, the suspect, with a knife in his possession and approached him in an effort to prevent him from harming himself.

As Hodge got closer, the suspect slashed him on both his elbows as Hodge tried to prevent him from leaving the home.
The suspect then slashed Hodge to his left shoulder and under his right arm.

Public-spirited citizens came to Hodge’s assistance and he was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre (DDC) where he was admitted, treated for his injuries and was sent away around 19:00hrs.

However, while Hodge was home, around midnight he complained of feeling unwell because of the injuries; consequently, he was again taken to the DDC where he was readmitted and was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he died at 13:39hrs on May 22.

The suspect was arrested and is in custody at Grove Police Station, while the police investigate.