– first murder victim for the year

A CORENTYNE man was recorded by the Guyana Police Force as the first murder victim for the year.

Police said Asif Hafeez, 24, was stabbed to the neck following an argument with another man with whom he was drinking alcohol. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Skeldon Hospital.

At the time of his death, Hazeez lived at Crabwood Creek.

Up to press time, the Police had not arrested the suspect in the case.