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Labourer slapped with assault charges after allegedly choking woman
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June 10, 2024

Labourer slapped with assault charges after allegedly choking woman

CLARENDON, Jamaica — A labourer of Salem district, Clarendon has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after allegedly using his hands to choke a woman during an argument in his community on Sunday, June 09.

Charged is 26-year-old Moses Brooks.

Reports from the Mocho Police are that about 11:00 am, Brooks and a woman were having an argument that reportedly developed into a physical altercation.

It is alleged that Brooks proceeded to choke and hit the woman, causing swelling and bruises.

A report was made to the police and Brooks was later arrested and charged.

His court date is being arranged.

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