On Saturday 14th January 2012, the George Duckett Memorial Rugby Game will be played at Police Field, Prospect, Devonshire. This is the 38th time the trophy will be played for! The schedule of games is as follows:
The Bermuda Police Service would like for the motoring public to bear in mind the following due to the KPMG Invitational Mile which begins on Friday January 13th, at 6:30pm. The Corporation of Hamilton will place advisory signs along the main roads leading into Hamilton on the morning of Friday January 13th to remind motorists of the parking restrictions and times.
Collisions - Around 5pm on Wednesday January 11th, police and first responders attended a reported collision in the area of Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Morgan Road. It appears that a car and a motorcycle were travelling along Middle Road when they collided. The rider of the motorcycle, a 40 year old Southampton man, was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. However, his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The driver of the car, a 55 year old Devonshire man was not injured. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Collision - Around 4pm on Monday January 9th, police responded to a report of a collision on Middle Road, Southampton near the junction with Church Road. It appears that two buses and a motorcycle were travelling along Middle Road when they collided. There were no reported injuries and minimal damage to the vehicles involved. Inquiries are ongoing.
Missing Person: India Burchall Found
The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old India Burchall. She has returned safe and well.
Third Man Arrested in Connection With Murder Investigation - In relation to the murder of Mr. Stefan Burgess, the Serious Crime Unit has arrested a third person, a 32 year old man, on suspicion of murder.
The pace of the investigation is steady, and information continues to come to the attention of investigators who are following up several lines of enquiry.
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old India Burchall. The teenager is
described as brown skinned, approximately 5’6” tall of slim build weighing 122 pounds with low cut naturally curly dark brown hair. She was reported missing on Friday, January 6th and apparently has been seen as recently as Monday, January 9th near West End Primary School on Scott’s Hill Road in Sandys parish.
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield - Detective Inspector Peter Charlemagne who is the Senior Investigating
Officer will update you on the facts.
I am now in a position to name the young man who tragically died last night following this shooting as:
Stefan Burgess who was 24 years of age and lived in the parish of Pembroke.
Impaired Drivers - Around 2:40am on Monday January 9th, a car was travelling along Crow Lane, Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill when it was caused to stop by police officers on mobile patrol. The driver, a 29 year old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving as a result. He was detained in police custody. A court appearance is anticipated in due course.
Assistant Commissioner of Police David Mirfield – At 9pm on Sunday, January 8th police were called to an address on The Glebe Road in Pembroke following reports of gunshots. On arrival it was clear that a firearm incident had taken place. Subsequently two males, both aged 24, were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds.
Sadly one of those males has succumbed to his injuries and died at hospital. The other victim’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. This is now a murder investigation.
Update: Sudden Death - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 57 year old Michael Wilkinson of St. George’s. It appears that around 11am on Saturday, January 7th a member of the public discovered Mr. Wilkinson’s lifeless body floating in waters near the Swing Bridge in St. George's. He apparently lived on a boat in the area. The Marine Unit and Forensic Support Unit attended the scene and conducted inquiries. As a result, there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Wilkinson.