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Man dies after altercation at Amelia’s Ward

By Staff Editor Mon, October 12 2026, 2:05 AM GMT-4

A 28-year-old man died after sustaining a neck injury during an altercation at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on Saturday night, police said.

Police identified him as Romel Toney, of Kairuni, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, and said they are investigating the incident as a murder.

According to preliminary information released by police, Toney was involved in an altercation with another man at about 9 pm on October 10, during which he sustained the injury. He subsequently died.

Police said investigations into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

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