Antigua-Barbuda police hunting suspect after 'wounding' at beach

Attack happened at Ffryes Beach on Sunday

Wednesday, 9th August 2017

Officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have released details of a man they’re looking to find in connection with an alleged wounding incident at Ffryes Beach.

Tony Thomas, also known by the nickname ’Scar’, is wanted for questioning over the attack on Sunday morning.

Although the police have made no official statement regarding the incident, WIC News understands a woman was struck by a blunt object, leaving her bleeding and with head injuries.

Local media reports that the weapon may have been a hammer.

Police are appealing for Whenner Road resident Thomas to “immediately surrender himself.”

“The general public is warned not to make any attempts to engage this person if seen,” the police force said.

Anyone with information can contact the Rapid Response Unit on 764-2310\464-3938, or call the Criminal Investigations Department on 462-3913\463-3914.