ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police Investigate Separate Incidents of Wounding
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Monday, 17th November, 2025
The Police are currently investigating three separate incidents of wounding that occurred over the weekend.
On Saturday, a male resident of Barbuda reported to the police that he was wounded in the head with a glass bottle by someone during an altercation. His injury is not life-threatening. Investigations are ongoing into the matter.
In a separate incident, police responded to a report of wounding on St. George Street around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, a male resident of Grays Farm, was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with a head injury allegedly inflicted with a cutlass.
He reported to the police that he was attacked by four unknown assailants, who later fled the scene in a northerly direction.
The victim remains in the hospital, while receiving medical treatment.
Meanwhile, a male resident of Grays Farm reported that he was struck in the head by an unknown assailant with what appeared to be a firearm.
The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, while walking along Parliament Street.
He sustained a wound to his forehead and was treated for his injury. Investigations remain ongoing.
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