Around 3pm today, Police attended a report of a serious assault on Middle Road in Sandy’s parish near the junction with Overplus Lane. The victim, a 23 year old Sandy’s parish woman, was found seriously injured and in an unresponsive state. She was pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified.
On Wednesday, July 8th 2009 the Commissioner of Police George Jackson, was asked by the Royal Gazette, “Would we be prepared to add anything to Sir Richard's comments about the security review of the four Uighurs? Can you say where you are seeking the information from and why you've been unable to obtain it so far?”
The Commissioner’s response was:
Burglary - Around 8:30pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Cobbs Hill Road, Paget residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 9am and 8pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into his home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a small quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Theft
Burglary - Around 2:50 this morning, Police received a report of a burglary at an Overplus Lane, Sandy’s parish residence. The complainants stated that sometime between 10:30pm on Wednesday and 2:30am on Thursday, an unknown culprit gained entry into their home. The culprit stole a quantity of cash and personal items. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Injury RTC - Around 5pm on Tuesday, Police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury on South Road in Devonshire near the junction with Brimstone Hill involving an auxiliary cycle and a car. It appears that the car and the auxiliary cycle were traveling east on South Road, with the car in front of the auxiliary cycle. The car came to a stop; however the auxiliary cycle was unable to stop in time. The rider of the cycle, a 57 year old St. George’s man, was injured as a result. The driver of the car, a 43 year old Paget woman, was not injured.
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, June 29th - Monday July 6th 2009 there were:
Burglary - At 2:10 this morning, Police received a report of a burglary at a Leacraft Hill Road, Southampton residence. The complainants stated that around 2am they found an unknown man in their home. When confronted by the couple, the burglar made good his escape. It does not appear that anything was taken. The suspect is described as a dark skinned male of medium build wearing dark coloured clothing and a black cap. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Burglary - Around 9:15pm on Saturday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Tatems Hill, Pembroke residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 2:30pm and 8:45pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into his home while it was unoccupied. The culprit stole a Sony PlayStation 3 video game system and a PlayStation game. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Injury RTC
Burglary - At 6:30pm on Thursday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Beaming Hill, Southampton residence. The complainant stated that sometime between 8:30am and 6:30pm that day, an unknown culprit gained entry into her home while it was unoccupied. It is unknown what, if anything was taken. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Industrial Accident - Around 2:55 this morning, Police received a report of an industrial accident at The Royal Gazette. Details about what occurred are unclear; however, it appears that a 29 year old Southampton man working in the production department seriously injured his right hand. The injury is not believed to be life threatening. He was taken to KEMH by co-workers for treatment. The government health & safety officer was notified.
Injury RTC