A disturbing incident of police brutality unfolded on the streets of Georgetown, Guyana, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, when a uniformed officer was captured violently assaulting an unarmed homeless man. The altercation occurred at the intersection of Main and Church Streets in broad daylight, witnessed by numerous pedestrians and documented by Demerara Waves journalists.
The confrontation began when the law enforcement officer, utilizing a thick electrical wire as an improvised weapon, repeatedly struck the street dweller who was lying defenseless on his back. The violent episode continued until the officer became aware that his actions were being recorded, at which point he permitted the victim to leave the scene.
Shockingly, when journalists confronted accompanying officers about the clear human rights violation, one officer responded with dismissive sarcasm, repeatedly muttering “human rights? human rights?” in apparent contempt. Another individual in civilian clothing attempted to interfere with the documentation process, demanding that journalists cease video recording the incident.
Following the realization that the assault was being documented, multiple officers quickly dispersed from the area, some retreating through nearby market stalls in what appeared to be an effort to avoid further scrutiny. The incident has raised serious concerns about police conduct and accountability mechanisms within Guyana’s law enforcement system.