RADHICA DE SILVA
Senior Multimedia Reporter
radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt
Three men armed with cutlasses viciously attacked a 27-year-old sales clerk before leaving him bleeding at the side of the road on Wednesday night.
Police said around 7:30 pm, Kyle Manohar of Cap-de-Ville and his girlfriend, Raveena Seedath were leaving Thrive Supermarket when a van pulled up behind their car, blocking their exit. Two men, known to Manohar, both from Cap De Ville, exited the van. One of the men wrenched open Manohar’s door, dragged him out, and began assaulting him.
The other assailant whom Manohar also knew then handed a cutlass to an unidentified man. Without warning the man inflicted multiple severe chops on Manohar who tried to run.
Witnesses also fled but the assailant pursued Manohar and continued to chop him until he lay motionless on the ground. The three men then jumped into a waiting car and drove off.
Seedath quickly transported Manohar to the Point Fortin Hospital, where a medical evaluation revealed multiple serious injuries, including a 20cm laceration on his head, several deep lacerations on his left forearm, and abrasions on his upper back. Doctors said an X-ray and surgery were needed due to the extent of his injuries.
PC John and PC Balley of the Point Fortin Police Station interviewed Manohar at the hospital.
A manhunt is now on for the three men.