A St. Patrick resident who appeared at the Sauteurs Magistrates Court today, has been sentenced to two-hundred and fifty hours community service with immediate effect after pleading guilty to assault and damage to property.
Both charges were laid against Anderson Gordon, 25 years of Rose Hill after he ripped off a NNP branded t-shirt bearing Pamela Moses image off another male resident on Tuesday 27th February, 2018.
Gordon who also apologized to the virtual complainant will reappear in Court on June 7th in relation to the execution of his sentence.
In another matter, two female residents of Gouyave, St. John were charged following an altercation on Tuesday 20th February, which left one nursing a broken arm and another suffering injury to the right shin and forehead.
Princess Chiddick, 32 years, Tourist Vendor of River Lane and Rena Thomas, 29, of Upper Depradine Street were placed on 5-thousand dollars with one surety each, to appear at the Gouyave Magistrate’s Court on March 9th.
Chiddick has been charged with causing grievous harm while Thomas was charged with wounding.
The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) is appealing to the general public to exercise restraint and show respect and tolerance for the right to freedom of expression of persons.
The RGPF is reminding persons that the right to freedom of expression is not an absolute right as its exercise carries duties and responsibilities.
Further, the right to freedom of expression does not justify unlawful conduct and cannot be at the expense of the rights and freedoms of others.
The Royal Grenada Police Force looks forward to the cooperation of all in the interest of public safety.