Guard held for beating cop

The suspect of Beach Road is said to have beaten PC Ramkissoon when he and another officer responded to a report of a disturbance in the area. Insp John laid the charge.

According to a police report, at about 6.30 pm on Sunday, PCs Ramkissoon and Ramsewak went to Beach Road, Palo Seco after receiving a report about a man behaving in a violent manner.

It was reported that they met the suspect and while speaking to him, he proceeded to assault Ramkissoon who suffered injuries to both hands including his right thumb.

Ramkissoon was taken to the Siparia Health Facility where he was treated and discharged.

The suspect was expected to appear in court yesterday.