Sudden Death of Ian McGavern
Tue, 2014-01-21
The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 66 year old Ian McGavern.
It appears that Mr. McGavern fell from the dock near the ‘Flag Pole’ along Front Street in the City of Hamilton. A member of the public initially reported the incident.
Around 4:45am Mr. McGavern’s lifeless body was pulled from the waters of Hamilton harbour by first responders who attempted to revive him. Despite their efforts, he was subsequently pronounced dead at 5:20am Tuesday by an on call doctor at the hospital.
Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Mr. McGavern’s death are ongoing and persons who may have information regarding his whereabouts in the hours prior to his passing should contact Sergeant Renay Rock on 247-1383. At this time foul play is not suspected, however an autopsy is anticipated.
The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. McGavern.
Arrest on Suspicion of Impaired Driving
It appears that a car was being driven along Somerset Road when it collided with a section of Somerset Police Station’s perimeter wall. The driver, a 31 year old Sandys parish man, was not injured and subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
The car received extensive front end damage while the section of wall was also extensively damaged. Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact PC Chaquita Simmons at Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.
