Grenade found near Kaieteur News publisher’s vehicle

Last Updated on Sunday, 5 June 2016, 7:25 by Denis Chabrol

A grenade was late Saturday night tossed near the vehicle of Kaieteur News publisher, Glenn Lall, outside the newspaper’s office and printery on Saffon Street, Charlestown.

The device did not explode.

Police were summoned and they cordoned off the street, preventing vehicles and pedestrians from passing.

The incident occurred during the first night of the wake for Kaieteur News Assistant Editor, Dale Andrews who passed away earlier Saturday.

Staffers said they heard a thud and moments after they checked, they saw the grenade near the right front wheel of Lall’s vehicle.

In the past, Kaieteur News’ Saffon Street had been burnt and  several staffers, including press operators, were shot dead at the printery several years ago when it was located at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.