Editorial Staff
30/04/24 07:09
Editorial Staff
30/04/24 07:09

Victim of vigilante justice dies in hospital

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Yesterday, it was confirmed that a man who was severely beaten by a group of people earlier this month has died at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.

The incident was an apparent case of vigilante justice that happened in the Perry Bay area.

The man, who has not yet been identified, had lost his left arm as a result of the beating and has been a patient at the surgical department of the hospital ever since the altercation took place.

Initially, hospital sources had stated that the man had lost most of his left arm but was expected to recover eventually.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and he passed away.

Rumours were circulating at the time that the man, who was also said to be mentally ill, had inappropriately touched a schoolgirl, which prompted the attack by the residents.

This incident has brought to light the need for the authorities to address the delivery of psychiatric care for residents who are homeless and mentally ill.

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