Three charged for beating policemen

One of the suspects who escaped custody and was later recaptured, was charged with larceny of a handcuff.

He and his accomplice were also charged with robbery of a cell phone and firearm-related offences. In the first incident, it was reported that at 4.30 am on Carnival Saturday, Cpl Thompson, PC Maharaj, PC Seegobin and officers of La Brea CID responded to a report of robbery in which Jay Patrick was shot at and relieved of his cellphone by three men whom he had offered a lift.

The report stated that on reaching Three Hands in La Brea, Patrick exited his vehicle to urinate when he was shot at and his phone taken away. The men escaped but were subsequently held in nearby bushes. One man is still at large but police said an arrest is imminent. It was reported that while placing a handcuffed suspect into the police vehicle, he kicked PC Seegobin and escaped.

He was subsequently arrested at his home. On Carnival Monday, during J’Ouvert celebrations, PCs Francois was bitten on his hand and Seegobin who was attacked on Saturday, was this time beaten with a piece of wood when the officers attempted to restore order among an unruly crowd of revellers.

Charges were laid by W/Sgt Taitt, Cpl Thompson and PC Maharaj. All three suspects are expected to appear before a Point Fortin magistrate today.