Attempted Arson in Pembroke
Thu, 2016-08-18
At 3:12am on Wednesday Bermuda Police Service along with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of an attempted arson that took place at # 5 Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. It appears that someone poured a flammable liquid outside of the door and when the occupant opened the door she noticed the area in flames. The fire was quickly however was quickly extinguished by BFRS and no one was injured and an investigation into this incident is now underway. Police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area to please contact the CID on 295-0011.
Meantime at, approximately 9:50pm on Wednesday, police responded to a firearms incident that took place at the Hamilton Parish Workman's Club. As a result, a 28-year-old male was conveyed to KEMH where he is being treated for gunshot wounds and he is listed in stable condition in the ICU. Police have commenced an investigation into this incident and anyone with any information is asked to contact Acting Inspector Jason Smith on 717-0864.
