Cop under close arrest for allegedly assaulting teen son with hammer, cord
Crime
October 30, 2026
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A 36-year-old Police Inspector has been placed under close arrest as police investigate the alleged assault of his 14-year-old son at La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
According to police, the teenager was allegedly assaulted by his father, who is attached to the Police Force, during separate incidents in October.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the Inspector allegedly threw a hammer at the teenager after he reportedly misplaced a key. The hammer allegedly struck the boy on his left ankle, causing injuries.
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