Reported Assault in Sandys Parish [Updated]

Sun, 2016-11-13

Around 11:25am on Sunday, November 13th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported assault in the Long Bay Lane / Daniel’s Head Sandys parish area.

Details are limited at this time.

However, it appears that a 71 year old Sandys parish man sustained lacerations to his face and head after being assaulted by an unknown man with a crash helmet.

The suspect, described as dark complexioned wearing a blue and red football jersey, then fled the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle.

The Sandys parish man remained conscious and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment.

An update on his condition will be given in due course.

The scene is being processed and inquiries continue.

Any witnesses or persons with relevant information should contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Update: At last check this morning (Monday, November 14th) the 71 year old Sandys parish man injured in a reported assault around 11:25am Sunday, November 13th in the Long Bay Lane / Daniel’s Head Sandys parish area was recovering in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital.

Inquiries continue and any witnesses or persons with relevant information that have not yet come forward should contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.