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St Thomas fisherman charged over machete attack

Published:Thursday | April 6, 2023 | 9:03 AM
His court date is being finalised.

Twenty-four-year-old Stephan Chisholm, a fisherman of Bamboo River, Morant Bay, St Thomas, has been charged in connection with the chopping of a man.

Chisholm is charged with wounding with intent.

Reports from the Morant Bay police are that about 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Chisholm and the man had an altercation during which he used a machete to chop him on his right shoulder.

The man sought the assistance of the police and made a report.

Chisholm was arrested and charged.

His court date is being finalised.

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