Home Affairs Ministry, Police investigating death of Haslington man 

The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Guyana Police Force are investigating the death of Jordan Payne, a 30-year-old resident of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, who died while in custody at the Cove and John Police Station.

In a release, the Guyana Police Police said: “Preliminary investigations revealed that Payne was in custody in relation to a domestic violence matter. He had earlier complained of feeling unwell and was escorted for medical attention, where he was seen and treated by a doctor on duty at the Enmore Regional Hospital before returning to the station. Further reports indicate that while in custody, he again complained of feeling unwell and subsequently became unresponsive.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs has said it is “actively working in close coordination with the Guyana Police Force to establish the full circumstances surrounding this matter.”

Further, it was noted, “A thorough and comprehensive investigation has been initiated. The Ministry assures the public, and in particular the affected family, that this process will be conducted with the highest standards of professionalism, impartiality, and accountability.”