Portland man charged for allegedly hitting policeman in the face
Published:Wednesday | April 16, 2025 | 7:57 PM
A Portland resident has been charged after allegedly hitting a police constable in the face on Tuesday.
He is 25-year-old labourer, Sanjay Hamilton, of Land Settlement, Port Antonio, Portland.
He is charged with assaulting a constable.
The Port Antonio police say about 11:25 a.m., Hamilton reportedly used his hand to hit a constable across his face while the constable was in the process of arresting him.
Hamilton was taken to the police station and subsequently charged.
A court date is being finalised.
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