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Policeman falls from roof, breaks wrist during Denham Town operation

Published:Saturday | July 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM
The policeman reportedly broke his right wrist and sustained facial injuries.
The policeman reportedly broke his right wrist and sustained facial injuries.

A policeman assigned to the Area 4 Fugitive Apprehension Team (AFAT) has been hospitalised following injuries sustained during a targeted operation in Denham Town on Thursday.

Reports are that about 5:30 p.m., the corporal was conducting operations along Tulip Lane in Denham Town when he fell from a roof, breaking his right wrist and sustaining facial injuries.

He was assisted to the Kingston Public Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.

- Rasbert Turner

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