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 Royal Montserrat Police Force have not yet named the accused person in this case.
However, a police spokesperson in a Facebook statement said he appeared before Chief Magistrate Vashti Chatoor on 1 November, where he was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison until 8 November.
The arrest was made after a woman was stabbed on the evening of 28 October. Details of the victim’s identity have not been released.
The police statement said: “We are committed to keeping our community informed and safe.
“Your safety and well-being remain our top priority. Stay vigilant and let’s work together for a safer Montserrat.”
Commissioner of Police Mark Payne told Montserrat Focus it is not the current practice of police service to release the identity of the accused.
Montserrat Focus has reached out to the Court Office for further information.
Information on any criminal activity can be reported to the Royal Montserrat Police Service on (664) 491-2555, 491-2556, 392-6889 or by email at police@gov.ms
For emergencies, the public should dial 999 for police assistance or 911 for fire services.
