For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. For a better experience on RCIPS, UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. Police continue to investigate an incident that was reported on 17 December, regarding an altercation that happened at Seven Mile Public Beach which resulted in a man ending up in hospital for treatment for serious lacerations to his head and hand, requiring surgery.
“For this type of case, witnesses are vital in order for police to reach an evidential threshold for a charge to be made against a culprit”, says Detective Superintendent Peter Lansdown. “We thank those who have come forward, but we must build our case in order to have the best chance to achieve justice for the victim”.
Video footage circulated on social media at the time of the incident reveals that a number of people were in the vicinity at the time of the incident, some giving a commentary on events. Police encourage these persons to come forward and provide information to support the case.
Police request anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
--END--
21 December:
Police are investigating an incident which occurred early Sunday morning, 17 December, sometime before 1:45AM, at the Seven Mile Public Beach. It was reported that an altercation had taken place involving multiple persons, however, the persons involved left the location prior to police arrival.
Later that morning a man attended the Cayman Islands Hospital with lacerations & stab wounds that he had received during the earlier altercation. He remains in hospital being treated for what appear to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The matter is currently under investigation. Police are aware of social media circulations of this incident that identify a number of persons present at the location at the time. Police are working to locate these individuals and request anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 949-4222.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
