POLICE are investigating the murder of 75-year-old Athlone Goring, which occurred on Boxing Day at about 05:40hours at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara.
Police Headquarters reported that the victim, who had recently arrived in Guyana, was found lying in the upper flat of his residence with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The body is at Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Several persons were questioned in relation to the matter and two individuals – a 20-year-old male and a 22-year-old female – were arrested and are presently in custody assisting with the investigation. The police said that CCTV footage is being reviewed as investigations continue.