Press Releases

Update (9 May):

The man, age 22 of George Town, who was arrested in connection with a stabbing on 4 May, has been formally charged with Common Assault, Wounding with Intent, Escaping Lawful Custody, and Robbery. He appeared in court yesterday, 8 May, and was remanded into custody pending a further appearance on 17 May. 

Update: Second Man Arrested, 5 May

This incident is believed to have taken place just after 7:40PM. The man that’s been placed under arrest is a 52-year-old-man of Bodden Town, who turned himself into the police at the George Town Police Station. 

A  22-year-old-man of George Town was also arrested in connection to this incident. 

Both men are still in police custody. 

The injured parties still remain stable at this time. 

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Police are currently investigating a stabbing incident that took place on Edward Street in the vicinity of the George Town Library.

Two men were stabbed during an altercation. One of the men were taken to a hospital by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the other turned up at the George Town Police Station, where a second EMS ambulance was dispatched to transport him to a hospital as well.

One man was arrested and is currently in custody pending further enquiries.

Both injured parties are believed to be stable at this time and to have sustained non-life-threatening-injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and provide information regarding the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.


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