C’tyne man badly chopped by intruders

–  one in custody
A 27-year-old Corentyne resident was yesterday morning attacked and badly injured after armed bandits broke and entered the home which he shares with his wife and children at Belvedere, Corentyne, Berbice.
The injured man’s name has been given as Yufraj Ramphal. According to reports, the family was at home when three men, two of whom Ramphal reportedly recognized, broke into their home and carried out the shocking attack.
The man’s wife Bibi Afeeza, who is reportedly pregnant, was also hit on her head by a metal pipe by one of the intruders. Ramphal was chopped on his forearm, head and upper arm, while one of his fingers was severed.
This is reportedly the third time that the family has been attacked.
One man has been arrested and is in custody as investigations continue.