An accountant from Entrepot, Castries is now dead following a severe assault at the hands of alleged hitchhikers.
Akwaso Francois, who would have celebrated his birthday in a week’s time, succumbed to injuries at Victoria Hospital Friday night, Nov. 15 after he was discovered in the Cul de Sac/Millennium Highway area.
It is alleged that Francois gave a ride in his vehicle to two men who eventually assaulted him and a female passenger, Eva Louis.
Louis was also hospitalised. Her condition is not known at this time.
Louis and Francois are past employees of Peter and Company.
Reports are that at least one of the perpetrators is known to the victim/s and one person is assisting police with their investigations.
St. Lucia News Online will update you with more information as it becomes available.