POLICE recently paid a visit to the relatives of Clinton Walkes, the man found chopped to death on May 7, at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara as investigations into his demise continue.

Led by Commander of ‘D’ Division (West Demerara and East Bank Essequibo), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leslie James, the team comprised his second-in-command, Superintendent Linden Isles; Community Relations Officer, Inspector Andre Grant; and Head of Cops and Faith ‘D’ Division, Pastor Anderson and other ranks.

The team reportedly met with the deceased’s father, Mr George Walkes and other relatives, and assured them that an investigation is ongoing and persons are assisting and that they should not hesitate to contact the police with any information pertaining to the matter.

Pastor Anderson asked the family not to take matters into their own hands, but rather let justice take its course. He also led them in prayer, asking God to comfort them in their period of grief.

The team also paid a visit to the home of robbery victim, Roshnie Ganindan, at Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, and met with residents of the community and discussed various issues, such as what would make their community safer. Commander James also asked residents to remain calm and to be alert; to take each other’s phone number so they can communicate in the event they see strange-looking persons lurking around their village, and in so doing help the police continue to work on ensuring all communities in the division are safe and crime-free.

Superintendent Isles, on the other hand, promised to continue working with the community’s policing group.

Mr Bridgemohan Narine, a teacher, thanked the commander and his team for taking time off to listen to their concerns, and promised that the community will work closely with the police at helping to fight crime and bringing perpetrators to justice.