Hitchhiking bandit launches bloody attack on police officer
- Region:
- Sangre Grande
- Source:
- Trinidad Express
A police officer driving his white H100 vehicle in the Coalmine area was severely assaulted after picking up a hitchhiker who requested a lift. Near a Hindu temple, the suspect pulled a chopper, announced a hold-up, and struck the officer multiple times, causing injuries to his face, head, shoulder, and hand. The officer managed to escape and drive to the Sangre Grande Police Station before being taken to the hospital for medical attention.
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