Man lashed to head succumbed

Essequibo : Miner Michael Morris, 42 years, of Sophia, was involved in an altercation with some other miners at West Park Backdam, Cuyuni, during which one of them is alleged to have dealt him a blow to his head with a piece of wood.

Michael Morris succumbed to his injury and efforts are being made to have the body brought out to Bartica.

The suspect is not yet arrested.