Sun, 2019-08-25

Around 12:30am Sunday, August 25th police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported assault.

It appears that an 18 year old year old Devonshire woman was at the Rum Bum Beach Bar, Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton with friends when she was involved in a dispute with another young woman.

Apparently the 18 year old woman then exited the establishment – which was in the process of closing – and stood near the bathrooms and outdoor showers with a group of people when she was stabbed multiple times, seemingly by an unknown young woman.

The injured teen was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on a private motorcycle and admitted to a general ward for treatment of non-life threatening stab wounds to her body as well as her arms.

Another individual that was understood to be present during the incident, said to be an 18 year old Devonshire man, was transported via ambulance to hospital for treatment of a laceration to his arm.

His injury is also non-life threatening, but the circumstances regarding how he was hurt remain unclear at this time. The scene has been processed and inquiries continue.

Any witnesses or members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 as soon as possible.

Alternatively, confidential tips can be provided by calling the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website www.crimestoppers.bm.

Update: Monday, August 26th - A 19 year old woman believed to be from Paget has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of an 18 year old Devonshire woman around 12:30am Sunday, August 25th near Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton. She remains in police custody at this time.

The 18 year old woman’s injuries are not life threatening and apparently the arm injury sustained by an 18 year old Devonshire man at the same location is not consistent with a stab wound.

It is believed that he fell on some rocks in the area around the time of the stabbing incident.

The investigation continues and detectives encourage anyone who has video footage of the stabbing to come forward.

Any information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Witnesses or members of the public with relevant information or video footage of this incident are encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Alternatively, confidential tips can be provided by calling the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website www.crimestoppers.bm.

15 Year Old Boy Arrested After Handbag Theft Released on Police Bail

A 15 year old boy arrested in connection with the theft of a handbag from a female visitor’s rental scooter basket that occurred around 12:15pm Friday, August 23rd has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Meanwhile, efforts to locate the second male suspect continue.

It now appears that the female visitor, said to be a 52 year old Canadian woman, was riding a rental scooter into the parking lot at Horseshoe Bay beach when two young black males on a motorcycle approached from behind, with the pillion passenger removing her handbag from the rental scooter’s basket.

Apparently the 52 year old woman alerted her family members, who attempted to stop the two suspects on the motorcycle from leaving, but the young men were able to escape with the handbag.

Later Friday afternoon – following a police pursuit in the City of Hamilton area that ended when the suspects crashed the motorcycle they were traveling on into a private car near the Transport Control Department on North Street – the stolen handbag was recovered intact and the abandoned motorcycle used by the two suspects was impounded for forensic examination.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses are now encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Alternatively, confidential tips can be provided by calling the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers Bermuda website www.crimestoppers.bm.

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