Man lured to house, murdered; suspect confesses

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Dead: Amit Singh

 

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Amit Singh which occurred at around 14:15h on Tuesday at Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown.

Police said preliminary information revealed that the victim was lured by four suspects to a house at Middle Road, La Penitence under the pretext that they had gold for sale.

Whilst at the house, the four suspects brutally murdered the victim, after which, they wrapped his body in a sheet. The suspects then fled the scene, taking with them the cash that the victim had taken to purchase the gold.

The perpetrators then locked the building, with the victim’s body inside.

Based on intelligence received, ranks from the Criminal Investigations Department arrested one of the perpetrators.

He has since confessed to the crime and is assisting investigators as the investigation continues.

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