Cop reportedly stabbed, doused with faeces

Four men are currently before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, following allegations that they attacked and stabbed a police officer during cell checks at a Corporate Area lock-up.

The accused, Shawn Valentine, Cedric Powell, David McKenzie and Kirk Gardener, are each charged with unlawful wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. All pleaded not guilty before Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell on Monday. It is alleged that on January 23, 2024, while officers were conducting mandatory cell checks, the accused attacked the cop. Valentine, who has been using a wheelchair subsequent to the alleged incident, allegedly used a makeshift knife to stab the complainant on his arm.

It is further alleged that following the melee, Gardener threw a bucket of urine and faeces on the complainant. The accused, excluding Valentine, were remanded in custody by Burrell until June 7, when the matter is set for mention. Valentine had his bail extended until then.