June 4, 2022
Police charge man who attacked another with machete
ST ANN, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged a man accused of attacking another with a machete in Browns Town, St Ann last year.
The man has been identified as 25-year-old Jeffery Shirley, a lifeguard of Fairfield, Montego Bay, St James. Shirley has been charged with wounding with intent in the December 4, 2021 incident.
Reports are that about 8:00 am, the complainant was walking along the roadway when he was pounced upon by the accused, who was armed with a machete.
Shirley then allegedly inflicted several wounds to the complainant’s upper body.
The police were summoned and the complainant was transported to hospital where he was admitted.
Shirley was later arrested and charged.