A 30-year-old resident of Agatash Village, Bartica, Essequibo River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was taken into custody on Monday for attempting to murder a 57-year-old woman and a teenager.

Police stated that at about 21:30h on the day in question, the two victims were allegedly attacked by a suspect, during which they sustained injuries.

They were taken to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where they were examined, treated, and admitted as patients.