From RCIPS

SEP 5 UPDATE

Man Charged with Assault GBH with Intent and Possession of an Offensive Weapon, 5 September

The 31-year-old man of George Town, who was arrested in relation to an incident that took place  at Countryside Shopping Village, on Friday 1 September, has been charged with Assault GBH with Intent and Possession of an Offensive Weapon.

The man will be appearing before the Summary Court, George Town this morning (5) at 10AM.

SEP 4

Just after 6pm on Friday, 1 September, Police and other Emergency Services were dispatched  by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to the Countryside Shopping Village in Savannah, where it was reported that a 31-year-old man, of George Town, armed with a hammer, had attacked another man.

The victim was taken to the hospital and received treatment for head injuries, which were found to be non-life-threatening. He was later released from the hospital.

The suspect in the matter turned himself into the Bodden Town Police Station on Saturday, and was arrested on suspicion of assault GBH and taken into police custody.   He remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681 .