Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Montserrat
A man has been charged with attempted murder and perverting the course of public justice after a woman was stabbed in Montserrat last week. The…
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Police make arrest after woman stabbed in Montserrat
A woman is recovering after she was stabbed in Montserrat on the evening of 28 October, the Royal Montserrat Police Service has said. A police…
Judge rejects MFA officials’ bid to strike out five tax charges
A judge has dismissed an application by two officials from the Montserrat Football Association (MFA) to strike five tax offences from an indictment. MFA president…
Police and prison officers complete ‘use of force’ training
The Royal Montserrat Police Service recently completed its second cohort of ‘use of force’ training for police officers and His Majesty’s Prison staff, focusing on…
Man accused of raping a child granted bail ahead of December hearing
A man who has been charged with the rape and grievous sexual assault of a child in Montserrat has been granted bail. The accused, who…
UK and US citizens charged with fishing and drugs offences
Two people have been charged with fishing and drugs offences after a foreign boat was found sailing illegally in Montserrat’s waters. The Royal Montserrat Police…
Police warn of WhatsApp scams targeting Montserrat residents
There has been a spike in WhatsApp account hacking incidents in Montserrat, according to the Royal Montserrat Police Service. A Facebook post on 11 October said…
Compassion plea for pregnant prisoner gathers widespread support
A plea to Governor Sarah Tucker to show leniency to a pregnant inmate due to give birth this month has garnered support throughout Montserrat. Residents…
Human rights advocate calls for compassion for pregnant prisoner
A child social worker has called on Governor Sarah Tucker to consider “clemency or some form of leniency” for a pregnant inmate at His Majesty’s…
Mark Payne officially appointed as Montserrat’s police commissioner
Veteran law enforcer Mark Payne has been formally named as Montserrat’s commissioner of police after acting in the role for four months. His selection followed…