WCD woman allegedly raped, husband assaulted during robbery attack

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Police in D Division (West Bank Demerara-East Bank Essequibo) have arrested two of three persons who are suspected of terrorising a Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo family in the wee hours of Tuesday.
According to reports, the suspects reportedly raped the wife, while her husband was badly beaten. The men also threatened to kill the couple’s toddler, who was crying during the ordeal.
Guyana Times International understands that the couple was asleep when sometime around 02:30h, the husband was suddenly awakened after being struck to his head. He was then confronted by the three suspects, who ordered him to remain quiet and demanded cash and jewellery.
The man complied, handing over just over G$10,000 along with a ring he was wearing. By that time, his wife and two-year-old son were awakened as well. It was reported that the men began physically assaulting the husband and then turned their attention to the wife, whom they allegedly sexually assaulted.
Moreover, during this time, the couple’s toddler was crying loudly and the men placed a knife to his neck, threatening to kill him if he did not stop screaming. The boy’s mother managed to console the frightened child.
Nevertheless, the perpetrators then held the family of three at knifepoint and escorted them to their car.
“It was further alleged that the suspects placed the victims in their (victims’) vehicle and drove away but the vehicle broke down and the perpetrators escaped,” the Police said.
The matter was reported to the Police and the victims were taken to seek medical attention, where they were treated and sent home.
Based on statements obtained from the victims, the Police said the suspects were identified. As of result of this and from intelligence gathered, investigators arrested two males who reside in the same community. They remain in custody and are being interrogated.

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