Seven masked men rob Good Hope family 

Seven masked men reportedly robbed a family residing at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, early Monday morning, and Police have already arrested five suspects.

In a release, Police Headquarters noted that a 49-year-old self-employed man was at home with his wife and two daughters when the seven masked men, armed with firearms, cutlasses, and knives, arrived at the premises.

The suspects allegedly struck the front door. Shortly after, loud explosions, suspected to be gunshots, were heard, and the suspects forcibly gained entry into the house.

During the ordeal, the 49-year-old man and his wife were assaulted, while one of his daughters was also struck. The suspects then ransacked the house and relieved the family of a quantity of jewellery, two cell phones, cash, and personal documents, the value of which is yet to be determined.

The victim later managed to escape and reported the matter to the Police. Ranks responded, visited the scene, and the victims were escorted to the Enmore Regional Hospital for medical examination.

Further investigations led ranks to a location at Phase Two, Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, where a search was conducted on Tuesday. During the search, two .32 pistols were recovered in a blue cookie tin.

The firearms were examined and lodged pending further investigation.

A 21-year-old labourer and a 33-year-old taxi driver, both of Good Hope Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, were initially arrested and remain in Police custody assisting with the investigation.

Further investigations led to three additional suspects being taken into custody. Five persons are presently in custody assisting with the investigation.