Sun, 2017-06-11

Around 5pm Sunday, June 11th police officers responded to a reported disturbance at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Initial information suggests that two men visiting the hospital were involved in an altercation in a public area of the second floor general wing, with one said to have brandished a bladed article.

The 35 year old man and 28 year old man involved were injured and apparently sustained non-life threatening wounds.

At this time the younger man has been arrested following treatment while the older man is still receiving treatment.

An update on the 35 year old man’s condition will be provided in due course.

The scene was processed by the relevant police personnel and inquiries continue.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

Update: Monday, June 12th - The 35 year old man and 28 year old man injured in an altercation at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital around 5pm Sunday have been treated, discharged and arrested in connection with the incident.

Both men remain in police custody at this time.

Detectives continue their inquiries and any witnesses are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.

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