July 27 - Daily Report
Fri, 2012-07-27
Alleged Assault - Around 10:55pm on Thursday, July 26th police attended a report of an alleged assault in the Horseshoe Road, Horseshoe Lane Southampton area, where a 46 year old Southampton man was found lying on the ground injured.
At last check the victim was being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for his injuries, which are not considered life threatening. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with any information, particularly anyone who may have been in the Horseshoe Road, Southampton area around the time of the alleged assault, is encouraged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.
Concern Regarding Imitation Firearms Incidents
The Bermuda Police Service is concerned about a number of incidents where imitation firearms and air pistols have been brandished. In other cases, it is clear that by their words and actions some persons have sought to put people in fear that they are carrying a firearm.
Aside from the criminal offences that might be associated with these actions, the Bermuda Police Service is very concerned that any person behaving in this manner is putting themselves and others at risk, particularly when challenged by armed police. Our highly trained firearms officers are prepared for a range of critical situations but they cannot be expected to distinguish between a real and an imitation firearm during an incident.
