Published 5th August 2021
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St. Vincent Prime Minister hurt during protests outside parliament.
SOURCE: SearchLight Newspaper/ Nationwide News Network- Reports emerging from the region are that St. Vincent and Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, is receiving treatment after he was injured by an object thrown by a protester.
There are major protests in St. Vincent against the amendments to the public health bill and mandatory vaccination.
Gonsalves was reportedly on his way back to Parliament when he was hit by an object.
He was reportedly seen bleeding from the head.
Preliminary reports are Dr. Gonsalves’ external injury does not appear to be major.
Police in riot gear is currently attempting to control protesters on the streets of Kingstown.
Additional reports emerging from St. Vincent are that the protesters breached barriers intended to keep uninvited guests away from the Parliamentary building.
(More details as they come to hand)
