Man Almost Beaten To Death at CPL match in Guyana

Violence erupts at CPL match in Guyana, leaving 1 critical: 4 suspects in custody

A cricket match between home-side Guyana Amazon Warriors and #Barbados Royals turned into violence when four men brutally assaulted another man. The incident took place at Providence Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday, during a #Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match.

Guyana: An exciting cricket match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals turned out to be bizarre after four men brutally assaulted another man. The incident took place on Wednesday at Providence Cricket Stadium in Guyana during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match.

The suspects were seen pushing several men inside the stadium and causing chaos while many others were trying to stop them.

According to the information, the incident left a male in critical condition after four males chose violence and beat him almost to death. The incident has sent shockwaves across the Caribbean region, with cricket fans calling out for banning Guyana from hosting such prestigious matches.

It is being reported that the victim was assaulted after the match ended, which the Guyana Amazon Warriors won. The brutal beating was captured by another patron on his cell phone, which shows the severity of the attack.

The police also said that four men are now in police custody in connection with the beating incident as they were identified through the video, which is now going viral on social media.

Meanwhile, several netizens are also taking to Facebook to call out for increased security measures at CPL games, particularly in Guyana.

People are also saying that Guyanese people don’t know anything about sportsmanship which is why the country should not be allowed to host such matches.

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“Guyana knows nothing about good sportsmanship. They are showing the world how they behave. The final should not be held there,” wrote a user named Sandra Samad, while another user named Kowshall said, “Until they can stop this foolishness, it time to restrict Guyana from hosting these events.”

A user named Barry Mamman expressed his concern to the CPL committee and said,

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“Sir, why the CPL committee constantly allowing games to be played, when it clearly shows that the safety and security for patrons and visitors are being compromised? Definitely in the contract HSSE is of foremost priority. Please respond accordingly.”

While the incident has left Guyana with a negative image, the police officials are expressing their commitment and saying that proper investigation would be done into the matter to ensure that it never repeats again.

Ex-cop among four arrested for beating man unconscious at CPL game

A former policeman, Sereste Brittlebank is among four men arrested on Wednesday night after they were caught on camera beating a man unconscious at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The quartet is also alleged to have assaulted a policeman during their arrest. The other three suspects have been identified as:

• Trevon Williams, 31, of Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD),
• Germaine Ragubir, 30, from Non Pareil, ECD and
• Kevin Williams, 29, of Annandale, ECD.

According to police, the men were arrested around 23:40hrs for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest. They were reportedly seen beating a man in the grass mound of the stadium during a CPL match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Barbados Royals. Eyewitnesses alleged that the victim was under the influence and was reportedly walking up to patrons and challenging them to a fight. When he walked up to Brittlebank and his group, the men unleashed a brutal assault on him. That individual is reportedly hospitalised.

Meanwhile, friends and family of the victim denied that he had started the fight. They said that he was indeed drinking like everyone else there and enjoying game with his family but was attacked over a flag. Kaieteur News understands that his assailants were arrested while leaving the stadium. The former cop is no stranger to the law. He was previously accused of brutally beating his common-law wife while he was still a police officer. He was later charged and placed before the court but his common-law wife opted to drop all charges against him during the trial.