Neighbourhood dispute turns violent

(CNS): Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of wounding following an assault that left the victim with lacerations to his body and a broken arm. A 43-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman are currently in police custody following the assault, which took place shortly after midnight Tuesday night, 23 June. The 911 Emergency Communications Centre received a call from a man stating he had been assaulted in the Mangrove Avenue area of Prospect. Police and medics responded to the scene and found the 36-year-old male victim, who was taken to hospital for treatment. The victim has told police an altercation occurred between him and two other people at a residence.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact George Town CID on 949-4222 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.