An UNIDENTIFIED man is dead and his drinking buddy is hospitalised from stab wounds, following a heated argument, on Tuesday, at Balamani Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven.
Police said the perpetrator was identified as a Brazilian who resides in the area.

Reports indicated that the victim, his friend, Vivian Lacruz, and the suspect were at a shop at Balamani Landing imbibing, when an argument erupted between them, during which, the suspect drew a knife and dealt the victims multiple stabs about their bodies and ran away.

The victims were subsequently taken to the Bartica Hospital by public-spirited persons, and while Lacruz was treated for his injuries and referred to the Georgetown Pubic Hospital, where he was admitted for wounds to the neck and hand, his friend died from the injuries inflicted on him.

Police said efforts were being made to arrest the suspect.