UPP Rep Addresses Rising Crime in Rural South

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Thursday, 05 July 2012 02:29

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Antigua St. John’s – The United Progressive Party (UPP) representative for St. John’s Rural South, Senator Winston Williams has expressed shock and horror after a recent home invasion in Golden Grove resulted in a young man being shot and seriously injured.

Williams, who is currently off island, was appalled “at the brazen and wanton disregard for the life and property of decent, hardworking residents in the Rural South Community”, a press statement said.
 
Reportedly, the gunshot victim had come to the defence of his mother when he was shot in the upper body by a masked intruder. Senator Williams indicated that, following the incident, he has maintained close contact with the family and neighbours.
 
“Based on reports received, it would appear that the perpetrators may have also (been) involved in the poisoning of dogs in the area during the previous week,” Williams said. “Neighbours also reported seeing strange individuals lurking in the area.
 
“While there have been reports of masked intruders and increased break-ins throughout the St. John's Rural South area, this is the first in recent times where a resident has been shot. This is viewed as a serious development which must be taken seriously.”  



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Senator Williams is advising all residents of St. John's Rural South to exercise extreme caution and greater vigilance in their day to day activities and in securing their properties. Residents are also being encouraged to call the nearest police station or the emergency crime hotlines to report any suspicious activities.
 
Meantime, he has assured constituents that he is collaborating with the Minister of National Security, Dr. Errol Cort, to lead an aggressive crime prevention and awareness campaign in the community, and a joint law enforcement and community approach strategy will be unveiled shortly.
 
Senator Williams called for special prayers for the victim, who is so seriously injured that arrangements are now being made to fly him abroad for specialised medical treatment.

The UPP Representative also appealed to anyone with information on this heinous crime to report it to the relevant authorities so that the culprits can be brought to justice quickly.
 

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