A FAMILY of three was robbed and injured by bandits at their home in Ogleton Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, Berbice on Wednesday.

According to a report from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), three males, all armed with knives, invaded the family’s home and beat and robbed them.
The victims managed to subdue one of the bandits and handed him over to the police, who responded promptly to the robbery report.

A sum of cash and several pieces of gold jewellery were reportedly taken from the victims who had to receive medical attention at the New Amsterdam Hospital.
Police reported that the detained bandit resides in the same community and has since admitted to the crime. He has also named his accomplices who are known. Detectives are making efforts to apprehend them.