GDF probes beating of soldier by armed, masked man

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has launched a “thorough” investigation into the assault of one of its soldiers which was recorded on video and has been widely circulated on social media.

A brief statement from the GDF noted that “the soldier in question has been absent without leave (AWOL) for over one year.”

“The GDF firmly condemns the actions seen in the video, and further, requests for any information relating to same, be provided.”

The video shows the young solider, dressed in uniform, being restrained by several men while another, armed with a sharp object and masked, cuffed and beat him.

The armed man was being referred to as a ‘Daniel’ by a woman who was pleading for the soldier to be released.

Where and when the incident occurred is not clear at this time.