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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, September 25,2012
Distribution: All Media

Witness Appeal: Reported Serious Assault & Robbery

The Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit is investigating a serious assault on and robbery of a 33 year old male. This incident occurred about 12:30am on Wednesday 19th September, 2012 at the Beach Bar & Bistro, located at #103 Front Street.

The victim was socializing with friends when he was set upon by a group of men who assaulted him and robbed him of jewelry around his neck. The victim suffered a fractured jaw on both sides of his face. As a result he underwent surgery to repair the injuries at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Two men from Pembroke have been arrested by police in relation to this incident.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone that was inside The Beach Bar & Bistro on the night in question and who may have information relating to or seen the actual event.

Anyone with information that can assist is urged to call Detective Sergeant James Hoyte at the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or call the independent & confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-TIPS (8477).


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department