…after threats, attack by fellow inmates

A 20-year-old murder accused was on Friday beaten by two inmates who are relatives of the victim, while being transported to the Georgetown Magistrates Court in the prison van.
Matthew Parks, who is charged for the murder of Guyana Water Inc (GWI) employee Roger Alleyne, suffered lacerations to the head and left ears during the attack.

One of the attackers told Parks, “You kill my brother boy…. You gon know what I gon do with you,” as police ranks took the injured prisoner from the van.

When Parks appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman, his attorney Patrice Henry informed the court of the attack and explained that his client is now fearful for his life.
The magistrate immediately ordered that Parks be taken for medical attention and adjourned his matter until November 23.

Less than two months ago Parks was hauled before the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was charged for the capital offence, which alleged that on September 13, 2018 at D’Urban and Chapel Streets, Lodge, he murdered 23-year-old Alleyne called ‘El Chapo.’
According to the police, investigations revealed that Parks, who lives at Freeman Street, East La Penitence was on duty at a Mini Mart located at D’Urban and Chapel streets, Lodge, when Alleyne went to the mart to make a purchase.

Police said the two men had an exchange of words due to a misunderstanding and Alleyne subsequently left.

Around 17:00hrs that day, as Parks exited his workplace, he was confronted by Alleyne who was reportedly armed with a piece of wood and a knife. According to the police, a scuffle ensued and both men sustained injuries.

They were escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where Alleyne underwent emergency surgery for two suspected stab wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries.