Guyana Police Force call on sections of the media to report accurately on alledged police brutality

Georgetown : The Guyana Police Force today state that at this point in time the complaint made by Colwyn Harding of being assaulted and sodomised with a baton covered with a condom by the police, while in custody at the Timehri Police Station, is an allegation which is under investigation by the Police Office of Professional Responsibility.
It has been observed, however, that some sections of the media apparently have, without the benefit of a completed investigation, arrived at the conclusion that the police ranks are guilty of these allegations and continue to besmirch the image of the Police Force and the character of the ranks allegedly involved in the incident through their publications and statements.
The Guyana Police Force at the recent Press Conference held by the Commissioner of Police did indicate that the investigation is proceeding apace and it is expected to be completed during this week, after which legal advice will be sought.
The Police Force is urging that good sense and professionalism prevail and that we await the outcome of the investigation, rather than assume a particular position and vilify the Force which, under the circumstances, can only be construed as aimed at demoralising ranks and tarnishing the Force’s image and reputation.
The Guyana Police Force is reiterating that it does not condone unethical or inappropriate behavior by its ranks, and that condign action will be taken against any rank found culpable of such action.