Another Man in Custody for Assaulting Police

Just after 2:30 AM this morning, officers on patrol came across a vehicle with the engine running on Shedden Road in George Town. While making checks, officers observed a man who appeared to be distressed inside the vehicle and, being concerned for his well-being, spoke with the man, who exited the vehicle. After having a brief interaction, the officers found him to be intoxicated while being in charge of a vehicle.

While talking with the officers, the man then attempted to re-enter the vehicle and was prevented from doing so by the officers due to the state of his intoxication. He began to struggle and, while doing so, punched one of the officers in the face, causing him injury.

The man, age 31 of Bodden Town, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting police, threats to kill, being in charge of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, and disorderly conduct at a police station.

The public is once again being reminded that resisting or obstructing police, along with assaulting the police, are all criminal offences are will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

He remains in custody pending further investigation.