Three masked men attacked a couple at Corentyne, Berbice on Sunday night and chopped the husband with a cutlass before robbing them of an undisclosed sum of money and jewellery.

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Police say that Gaitrie Winjeccon, 26, and her reputed husband, Imran Beekam were asleep when they were awakened by a sound coming from a window. On investigating, they were confronted by the men in their home.

One of the men was armed with a handgun and one with a cutlass. After robbing the couple the men made good their escape.

Beekam was treated at a hospital and sent home.