A man whom police identified as a British national is facing initial assault and damage to property charges after a disturbing incident on Thursday that left construction workers injured and sparked public outrage.
Well-informed sources have told St. Lucia Times that the charges are likely to change to ones of a more serious nature.
According to reports, the man was reportedly using strong language while scolding his son after school near a construction site in Rodney Bay.
The situation escalated when construction workers on a scaffolding intervened, seemingly in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
Moments later, the man allegedly drove his vehicle into the scaffolding where the workers were positioned, injuring those on it. To make matters worse, his young child was reportedly in the back seat of the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The shocking incident was captured on CCTV cameras, with the footage quickly making rounds on social media and triggering widespread condemnation.
“He should be arrested,” multiple individuals wrote online.
Police acted swiftly, arresting the suspect later that day. The man is currently in custody awaiting formal charges, which could eventually include attempted murder and possibly child endangerment.
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