Man, 56, fatally stabbed during altercation in Werk-en-Rust

A 56-year-old man was stabbed to death on Tuesday during an altercation with another man at Leopold and Cross Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown.

Dead is Michael Dazzell.

Police said the incident unfolded around 19:30 hrs.

According to a Police report, preliminary reports revealed the suspect was riding a bicycle along Cross Street when he became involved in a confrontation with Dazzell, who was standing in an alleyway on the eastern side of Cross street.

During the dispute, Police said the suspect allegedly armed himself with a pair of scissors and stabbed Dazzell multiple times about the body.

Dazzell reportedly attempted to escape, running through the alleyway before collapsing a short distance away.

The suspect then fled the scene on the bicycle, heading south along Cross Street.

Emergency Medical Technicians responded and transported Dazzell to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators later recovered a blood-stained three-quarter pants and a pair of scissors believed to be linked to the attack from a residence linked to the suspect. A black pedal cycle was also found at the location.

CCTV cameras were in the area and Police said the footage will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

Dazzell’s body was to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The suspect is being sought as the investigations continue.