A Chinese national is now in Police custody after he allegedly murdered a six-year-old boy at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, on Wednesday afternoon.
The boy has been identified as Ifeng Cao; he is also a Chinese national.
According to a release from Police Headquarters, the boy was chopped at the neck at about 15:45 hrs.
The child was taken to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a doctor. Meanwhile, the Chinese man who allegedly chopped the boy was arrested and is presently in Police custody.
Police said investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided later.
Source: NEW ROOMS SITE
