Investigators following several leads in Mobay hotel assault case
Published:Tuesday | October 2, 2018 | 10:14 AM
The Police High Command says investigators have identified several leads in the case of the alleged sexual assault of two female tourists by a male employee at a hotel in Montego Bay, St James last week.
The high command, in a statement, said the leads are being actively pursued which it says will unearth further details as the investigation progresses.
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It says one suspect has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing a series of interviews in the presence of his attorney.
The high command is assuring that visitor safety and security remains a top priority of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
The women were allegedly attacked in their room at gunpoint.
It is reported that the male employee stole the licensed firearm from the room of a guest at the hotel.
The man was reportedly disarmed during the attack and allegedly shot by one of the women.
He later fled the scene.
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