Four men have been taken into custody following the early morning home invasion and beating of Land Court Judge, Nicole Pierre and her husband.

The ordeal took place at the couple’s Felicity, East Coast Demerara home just after 1:20 this morning. According to a police statement, the Special Constable who provides security duties for the Judge was overpowered and tied up before the bandits moved inside the house and physically assaulted the Judge and her husband. The couple’s young son was also home at the time but was reportedly unhurt.

The perpetrators were about to make off with a security safe with money and jewellery and a suitcase of other articles when they came under fire from a security guard at a nearby premises.

The security guard and the armed men were involved in a confrontation as police dashed to the scene. The men reportedly dropped the safe and suitcase and hurried away from the scene.

The police force in a statement said police officers responded to the report and investigations have led to the arrest of four men, who are in custody assisting with the investigations.

The Judge and her husband have since been admitted to a city hospital for treatment to their injuries.

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