A SUSPECT is in police custody following the death of Neeraj Michael called ‘Buckie’, 19, of Champagne, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, whose body was found in the Mahaicony River at about 09:35 hrs yesterday with suspected chop wounds to his head.The police reported that Neeraj Michael was at a function at Hyde Park, Mahaicony River, on November 25, 2014, when he had a misunderstanding with some persons.

Police said he later left among other persons in a boat, during which it is suspected that he was chopped with a cutlass and thrown into the river.

A man has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigation.