79-year-old assaulted in Gran Couva home invasion
Crime
August 14, 2026
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A 79-year-old pensioner was assaulted and robbed during a home invasion at Pepper Village, Gran Couva, on Tuesday evening.
Police said Lawrence Rampersad was at home with his 79-year-old bedridden wife, Sumatie, around 6pm when he heard footsteps coming from the eastern side of the house.
As Rampersad turned around, he was struck to the back of his head and fell to the ground. He was struck twice more, to his right ear and right arm.
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