POLICE in Region Seven are investigating the brutal murder of 36-year-old miner, Junior Williams, who was fatally chopped during a robbery attempt at 14 Miles Issano Landing, Middle Mazaruni River, early Saturday morning.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred around 05:00 hrs while Williams, of Pamela Road, Mahdia, was socialising and consuming alcohol at the landing. He was confronted by two men who attempted to rob him.
According to investigators, Williams, who was armed with a knife, resisted the initial attack and managed to fend off the suspects. However, the men later returned armed with a cutlass and dealt the miner several chops before fleeing the scene.
A resident of 14 Miles Issano, who was alerted by the commotion, found Williams lying on the ground with severe injuries and immediately summoned assistance from nearby residents. The injured miner was rushed to the Mahdia District Hospital, where he was subsequently transferred to the Mahdia Public Hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. Alleyne at 10:22 hrs.
A police examination of the body revealed two gaping chop wounds to the right hand and between the right index finger and thumb, along with bruises to the shoulder area.
The body of Williams has since been placed at the Mahdia District Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Police have since arrested one of the suspects, who is currently in custody assisting with the investigation. Statements have been taken as the probe continues.