54-y-o accused of breaking into house, knocking out man’s teeth
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A 54-year-old man has been charged after a reported housebreaking incident where he attacked another man
Joseph Wynter has been charged with housebreaking with intent, assault at common law, assault occasioning bodily harm, and unlawful wounding.
Reports from the May Pen Police indicate that a man was asleep at his home when Wynter allegedly forced entry through a living room window. It is further alleged that an argument developed between both men over several sheets of zinc, during which Wynter reportedly began striking the man with a stick, causing injuries that resulted in the loss of several teeth.
Wynter is also alleged to have pointed a machete at the complainant’s face before a neighbour intervened.
The matter was subsequently reported to the police, leading to Wynter’s arrest and formal charges.
His court date is being finalised.
