St Ann farmer accused of beating bartender with gun charged
ST ANN, Jamaica— A St Ann farmer accused of hitting a bartender with a gun and beating another patron at a bar has been charged.
The incident reportedly happened in October 2022.
Charged with illegal possession of firearm, assault at common law, unlawful wounding and assault occasioning grievous bodily harm is 34-year-old Andre Phillips of Woodstock district in Claremont in the parish.
Reports from the Claremont Police are that about 11:30 pm on Saturday, October 8, Phillips ordered a drink at a bar and paid. The operator of the establishment left and upon her return, she was reportedly attacked by Phillips, who flung a glass bottle at her and then pulled a firearm from his waistband, which he used to hit her on the head.
The bartender fell to the ground and was reportedly kicked all over her body.
Phillips allegedly proceeded to point the gun at her, however, she managed to escape. A man who was also in the building was beaten with the gun and injured.
The matter was reported to the police and an investigation launched.
Phillips was arrested during a targeted operation on Friday, June 9 and was charged on Tuesday, June 20 after an identification parade.
His court date is being finalised.
