A TEENAGER, who was stabbed by his drunken father with a screwdriver, on Monday night, after requesting that the loud music be turned down, is currently in serious condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. The 19-year-old was identified as O’Brian Poonai of 55 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. His 43-year-old father is currently in hiding.
According to the victim’s mother, her son resides with his father at Number 55 Village. He told her that, on Monday night, that he returned home and met his father and his friends consuming alcohol under the house. The teen further related that he retired to bed but could not sleep due to the noise his father and friends were making. As a result, he went downstairs and asked them to quiet down. That triggered an argument between the father and son. The irate father armed himself with a screw driver and dealt the teen one stab to the left side of his chest (under his left arm). As a result, the teen ran out of the yard and was rescued by his neighbour who rushed him to the Skeldon Public Hospital where he was examined by a doctor on duty.
The victim then self-discharged and went to his mother’s residence and told her that he was ok, after which he returned home.
His mother further said that, on Tuesday, about 07:30 hours, her son visited her residence and collapsed in front of her gate.
As a result, she rushed him to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where he was seen by a doctor and later transferred to New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he is a patient.