INDECOM launches probe after body search leads to tussle

An investigation has been launched by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) after a woman reported to the security forces' watch dog agency that she was assaulted after refusing to be searched by male police personnel.

Information reaching THE WEEKEND STAR is that the woman reportedly encountered a team of policemen on Sunday along the Yallahs main road where the incident transpired.

Our news team understands that the woman refused to be searched by policemen.

THE WEEKEND STAR gathered that a tussle ensued after the cops proceeded to search her.

video circulating

Our news team also gathered that the incident was allegedly captured on video and has since been circulating.

Denyelle Anderson, public relations officer at INDECOM, told our news team that the woman made a report to INDECOM.

Anderson told THE WEEKEND STAR: "Yes, we did get a report about it and the investigators are following it. So, yes, INDECOM will be probing the incident."

When our news team checked with the police, head of the St Thomas Police Division, Superintendent Marlene Wilson-Christie, told our news team she was unaware of the alleged incident.

Wilson-Christie said: "I have no knowledge. You are bringing it to my attention."

On learning that the matter had been brought to INDECOM's attention, Wilson-Christie said: "Seeing that she went to INDECOM, it's perhaps why she never thought it necessary to come to my office. If the incident took place in the Yallas area, then a report should have been made there and I am not aware of any."