Neighbour row at Chandipersadweg escalates: man struck with beam and Toyota vehicle damaged
The 29-year-old Saferio A. has been arrested after he allegedly attacked his 49-year-old neighbour with a wooden beam. Days later, the windows of the victim's Toyota van were also smashed.
Arrest following series of violent incidents between neighbours at Chandipersadweg
The 29-year-old Saferio A. was arrested on Friday on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and grievous bodily harm, according to Waterkant. The suspect allegedly struck his 49-year-old neighbour on Chandipersadweg multiple times on the head and right arm with a wooden beam. A few days later, virtually all the windows of the victim's Toyota van were also smashed.
According to the complainant, the assault took place on Thursday evening, 22 October 2026. He had left his home to collect sheep and upon his return found his neighbour, who is known as Tjoen, in conversation with a group of friends. When he tried to walk past the group, the suspect picked up a piece of wood from the ground and attacked him with it.
The victim attempted to defend himself, whereupon a struggle ensued. Bystanders intervened and separated the two men. The complainant stated that he had given no reason for the attack and subsequently experienced considerable pain. According to him, there has been conflict between him and his neighbour for several years.
On Saturday, 24 October, the victim went to Santodorp police station to report threats and damage to his commercial vehicle. While he was at the station, a neighbour called him to inform him that his green Toyota van, parked outside his home, had been damaged.
Upon arriving home, he found that virtually all the windows of the vehicle had been smashed. Near the van lay stones, which he suspects were used in the damage.
The victim stated that initially he was unable to get the police to attend the scene. On Sunday, 25 October, officers finally came to his home and took his statement.
Saferio A. was arrested on Friday. After consultation with the Surinamese Public Prosecution Service, he has been remanded in custody.
Source: Waterkant