Baseball bat attack in Courts Road

(CNS): Another man has been attacked this weekend in Courts Road, George Town. Detectives investigating the incident explained that the man was hit with a baseball bat at around 12:15am on Sunday morning (6 September.) Police stated today, that the 911 Emergency Communications Centre received a call from a member of the public who reported that his friend had been hit as they walked in Courts Road. Police and medics responded to the scene and the victims told officers that they had were near Springfield’s Court when two men dressed in dark clothing approached them from behind and hit one of the victims on the head with the bat then from the location.

The victims said that the two offenders wore hoods over their faces and dark clothing. Both have been described as tall with dark complexions and the man carrying the baseball bat was described as wearing a black top with red stripes. The victim suffered a laceration to his head and was taken to hospital for treatment. “This is the second attack in this area in two weeks,” said Detective Chief Inspector Peter Kennett who stressed that police are taking both incidents extremely seriously.

Last week a man who was cycling home from work was attacked and robbed in the same street after being hit on the back of the head and knocked unconscious although the victim told police he could not remember what happened the police are not ruling out a connection. The man was hospitalized with his head injury and a number of items the man was carrying, including a wallet, had been taken from him.

 “Anyone with information that could help with the enquiry should contact George Town CID,” said Kennett who noted that police will be increasing their vigil in the area and are looking into improving safety and security with additional lighting.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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.