Man bites cop

A POLICEMAN was bitten on the chest on Monday by a man he attempted to arrest for using obscene language.

C Nicholas Joseph of the Cedros Police Station lost a chunk of flesh when the man bit and held on tightly. The incident happened around midday at the corner of Mc Donald Street and Bonasse Village. Joseph had just completed duty at the station and was waiting for a taxi when the man confronted him. Joseph warned the man about his use of obscene language and the man struck PC Joseph with an umbrella. A struggle ensued, during which the man bit off the flesh inches below the policeman’s left breast. Joseph was rushed to the Point Fortin Area Hospital where he was treated and warded. The attacker, who is known to policemen in the Cedros area, had recently been arrested and charged with several offences. Acting Cpl David Subero of the Cedros Police Station is investigating.