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Man injured in armed robbery attempt on Nevis

Published 19 April 2018
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Man injured in armed robbery attempt on Nevis

 

Charlestown, Nevis, April 19, 2018  – Reports of an attempted armed robbery in Nevis on Wednesday night.

According to multiple reports, one man was injured in the hand by the lone gunman during the robbery attempt at Stanley’s Gas Station.

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Dunn died as a result of asphyxia due to drowning

Published 19 April 2018
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Dunn died as a result of asphyxia due to drowning
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 19, 2018 – The British-born cruiseship passenger who experienced breathing difficulty while snorkelling died as a result of asphyxia due to drowning.
Police said Wednesday an autopsy was performed on the body 66-year-old Michael Henry Dunn of England by resident pathologist, Dr. Adrien Nunez on April 16.
Police investigations revealed that Michael Henry Dunn was visiting the federation with his family on Thursday, April 12. They went on a snorkelling excursion at Shitten Bay at about 10:30 a.m.
“After a few minutes in the water, witnesses say he appeared to be gasping for air. He was taken from the water and placed back on the vessel and administered CPR by the crew members. The vessel returned to the Marina at Port Zante and the Emergency Medical Service arrived to assist; however, Dunn was not breathing and was later pronounced dead by the District Medical Doctor,” the police statement said.

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Rape Accused Remanded To H.M.P

Published 13 Friday 2018

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Rape Accused Remanded To H.M.P

 

St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A local businessman charged with rape has been remanded to her majesty’s prison pending a decision on bail at the high court.

The accused was charged with two counts of rape on April 2, according to police the first incident reportedly occurred on February 03 and the second on March 31.

The man had been at a health institution since the day after he was charged and was released on Thursday morning. He went before the judge at the high court Thursday afternoon for a bail hearing and was remanded until next week when the judge will give a decision on bail.

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British national dies while scuba diving in St. Kitts waters

Published 13 April 2018
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British national dies while scuba diving in St. Kitts waters

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2018 – A United Kingdom national from one of two visiting cruise ships died while scuba diving Thursday.

According to reports Michael Henry Dunn reportedly encountered difficulty while diving.

WINNFM reported the incident happened in the waters off the Ship Wreck area.

“The tour operators brought his body back to Port Zante in Basseterre where they were met by police officers,” the media outlet said.

Police have only confirmed the incident but is yet to provide details.

It is expected that an autopsy will be carried out to determine the exact cause of Dunn’s death.

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Report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period April 04-09, 2018

Published 11 April 2018

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Police Press Release: Report of arrests, convictions and other activities April 04-09, 2018

By: (RSCNPF), Press Release

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 11, 2018 (RSCNPF): Below is a report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period April 04-09, 2018.

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