HANOVER, Jamaica —A 23-year-old man is facing several charges including assault after allegedly abusing another man during a confrontation over his dead goat.

Tyrese Johnson, otherwise called ‘I Cool’, a plumber of Orange Bay Road, Logwood district in the parish, has also been slapped with a charge of possession of prohibited weapon in relation to the incident.

It is alleged that about 7:30 pm, the complainant was at a shop when he was approached by Johnson who was wielding a knife. Johnson reportedly then grabbed the man by his shirt while accusing him of matters regarding the dead goat.

The squabble was quickly brought to an end by intervening residents and Johnson left the scene. However, it is alleged that before leaving the scene, Johnson issued several threats.

It is alleged that sometime after, the complainant left the scene on his motorcycle and was heading towards Green Island when, upon reaching a section of the Orange Bay road community, Johnson approached him again.

The complainant attempted to flee on his motorcycle but lost control and fell from the bike while Johnson gave chase. However, residents who witnessed what was happening intervened and assisted the man, forcing Johnson to flee the scene.

A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched. During the investigation, Johnson was arrested and charged following an interview in the presence of his attorney.

His court date has not been finalised.