Police will arrest the person who did this to you

Minister of National Security Howard Chin Lee yesterday made a vow to little Keiwon Sullivan, nine, the student who was kidnapped, and beaten to near death, that he will do all in his power to ensure that the police bring to justice the person who did that wickedness to him.

An emotional Chin Lee visited Sullivan at the Intensive Care Unit of the Children’s Orthopaedic ward at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex around 2.30 p.m. yesterday, and spoke briefly with the victim. The minister was also allowed a few minutes alone with Sullivan. Following the assurance by the Minister to have the suspect arrested, Sullivan whose head is heavily bandaged acknowledged the presence of the minister and said goodbye to the minister as he was leaving. Following his visit with Sullivan, Minister Chin Lee told Sunday Newsday. “I am certainly appalled by this criminal act and I made a promise to do all that I can to ensure that the criminal element who perpetrated this brutal attack is brought to justice.”

He added that from information received the police is expected to make a breakthrough in their investigations soon. The Minister added that he was concerned over the safety of the nation’s children. Minister Chin Lee also spoke with Andy Williams, the father of Keiwon and assured him that the matter was being thoroughly investigated by the police. Williams told the Minister that he is now certain that the person who attempted to kill is son is a “mad person”. He also told the Minister that although his son is recuperating, he is hoping that the damage does not affect him mentally. “All I want right now is to take my son home, and see him talking, laughing and running around,” said a distraught Williams.