Popular city businessman Paul James, owner of Fix-it Hardware located at Main and Holmes Streets, was on Tuesday beaten by members of the City Constabulary of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC).
According to information reaching this newspaper, James was severally beaten while some of his personal property was damaged during the ordeal.
Guyana Times understands that the issue stemmed from the removal of some building materials, which James had at his business entity on Main and Holmes Streets. Reports are that the City Constabulary Officers went to the businessman’s property and removed a quantity of steel and decking. This prompted the businessman to enquire the reason for the removal of the items. However, he was met with a hostile response, following which he was punched to the face and about the body.
This newspaper understands that the businessman’s cellular phone was smashed during the ordeal and other personal valuables were taken away.
From all indications, the attack is a clear instance of bullyism and thuggery on the part of the City Constabulary Officers.