PNP candidate removed following 'troubling' allegations

The People's National Party (PNP) has announced it is parting ways with Tyrone Guthrie as its candidate for the Friendship Division in Westmoreland amid rape and abduction allegations made against him.

The PNP says the allegations are deeply "troubling and unacceptable" and moved to relieve him of his provisional title as soon as the party was made aware.

Guthrie was charged after surrendering to the police as part of an investigation into the alleged rape and abduction of a 16-year-old girl.

The party commended the police for their swift action in the matter.

“Justice must be served and due process must be followed to ensure a fair and thorough investigation,” said the PNP.

“Our party stands firmly against any form of violence or sexual abuse and will closely monitor the developments of this case to ensure justice is served,” it added.

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