Medical Emergency

At 2:30pm on Saturday, Police attended a report of a man floating in the water near Number 1 Shed in the City of Hamilton. On arrival officers observed the victim, a 46 year old Devonshire man, floating on his back. A member of the public jumped into the water and brought the unresponsive man to the ferry terminal dock, where Police assisted in getting the victim out of the water. Members of the Marine Police Unit also attended the scene. An officer commenced CPR on the victim until the arrival of paramedics a short time later. The Devonshire man was then taken to KEMH via ambulance, where he is currently in stable condition on a general ward. It appears a pre-existing medical condition may have resulted in the 46 year old falling overboard, as he had no apparent injuries. Inquiries are underway.

Robbery

At 5am on Saturday, Police received a report of a robbery on Front Street in the City of Hamilton. The victim, a 30 year old Devonshire man, stated that around 3:45am that day he was sitting on some steps between the Level Night Club and The Beach waiting for a taxi when he was approached by two unknown men who demanded money. When he refused, the suspects punched and kicked the Devonshire man about the body before taking his BlackBerry cellular phone. The victim chased one of his assailants along Front Street, but that suspect managed to make good his escape, as well as the other suspect. After the assault, the 30 year old Devonshire man complained of pain and swelling to his body. It appears there were several members of the public in the area at the time of the incident. The suspects are described as two dark skinned men with short hair; one was wearing a white T-shirt and light coloured jeans while the other was wearing a green T-shirt and dark coloured jeans. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.