Groundsman facing multiple charges

A 24-year-old Kingston groundsman is facing several charges following an incident on June 14.

Collin Campbell, of Paradise Street, has been charged with assault with intent to rob, unauthorised possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and using a firearm to commit a felony. Reports are that about 5:11 p.m., Campbell and his accomplice drove a motorcycle to a petrol station on Slipe Road in Kingston, where a gun was pointed at a female pump attendant and her properties demanded. The woman raised an alarm and a security guard on duty confronted the men. The thieves escaped in the area leaving behind a weapon.

One of the culprits later showed up at hospital with gunshot wounds. He was later placed under police guard. Upon his release he was charged. His court date is being finalised