A Haswell, Port Mourant, Corentyne man on Thursday succumbed to injuries he allegedly sustained after being beaten.

The man, identified as Vedenand Sukhra, 56, was found at around 06:00hrs at his home in an unconscious state with his face, eyes and head swollen and bloodied. He was found by his part-time employer who went in search for him to do some work.

The man was taken to the hospital where doctors battled to save his life, but he eventually succumbed at around 14:30 hrs. Speaking briefly before being detained by the police, Frederick Shaw, also 56, who lives with Sukhra, said sometime around 02:00hrs, a shirtless man entered the house asking for a cigarette. He could not recall whether he gave him or not, as he was heavily intoxicated at the time.

He recalled that moments later, the man proceeded to beat him and kicked him in the chest. He further stated that, as the man was making his way out of the house, he asked who was the man lying on the ground, making reference to Sukhra; the man then proceeded to beat him (Sukhra) in the head and stomped on him. He said since he was in a drunken stupor, having imbibed all day with Sukhra, he fell asleep and was awakened when Sukra’s boss came to get him.

Sukhra worked part-time, helping to set up pyres for cremation. He was a father of five and was a former security guard at the Port Mourant/John’s NDC. Police have since detained Shaw for questioning as the investigation continues. The family of Sukhra is hoping police will get to the bottom of the incident. They described Sukhra as a friendly man who never creates trouble with anyone.