Mon, 2015-02-23

Around 1:30pm on Saturday, February 21st first responders attended a reported collision on Middle Road in Devonshire near the junction with Hermitage Road.

Details remain limited at this time; however it appears that a truck and possibly two or three other vehicles were involved. The truck ended up colliding with a wall outside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association.

Apparently the truck’s driver and passenger were injured, as well as a few bystanders in the immediate area.

Some of those hurt were taken to hospital via ambulance for medical treatment; however initial information suggests that none of their injuries were considered to be serious.

The truck driver, believed to be a 24 year old Pembroke man, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and a court appearance is anticipated in due course.

Inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses should contact the main police telephone number 295-0011.

Clarification: Suspects Used Bladed Articles in Recent Armed Burglary

Inquiries are ongoing regarding a reported armed burglary that occurred between 7:30pm and 9pm on Friday, February 20th at a residence in the Deepdale Road, Pembroke area.

It has since been confirmed that four male suspects dressed in dark clothing brandishing bladed articles gained entry and later made good their escape with items from the house.

The four occupants of the home confronted by the intruders were not injured.

Investigating officer Acting Inspector Jason Smith of the Serious Crime Department continues to appeal for witnesses or persons who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Deepdale Road, Pembroke area Friday night to contact him at telephone number 717-0864 or 247-1739.

Alternatively anyone with information relating to this crime should call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.

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