A 26-year-old labourer of Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) is currently at the Georgetown Public Hospital in a critical condition after he was reportedly beaten on Monday, with a piece of wood by his brother at a birthday party.

The injured young man was identified as Parmanand Persaud and is listed as critical at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Police were unable to find the piece of wood and the brother is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

Reports indicate that the suspect, identified as Yasaue Persaud, 27, a labourer of Little Diamond, EBD, was reportedly invited to the home of his brother, Parmanand to celebrate their sister’s birthday on Monday.

They were consuming alcohol in the yard and at noon an argument ensued between the two brothers, which led to a fight.

The suspect allegedly picked up a piece of wood and dealt his brother a lash to the back of his head, which caused him to lose consciousness.

The victim was reportedly picked up by the police and rushed to the Diamond Hospital, where he was treated and transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital in a critical condition.