Woman charged for allegedly beating Hellshire vendor with piece of board

The St Catherine South police have arrested and charged a 43-year-old woman for allegedly attacking a vendor along the Hellshire Beach, Portmore in the parish on Sunday.

Channa Brown a masseuse of Rainsford Road, Kingston is charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

Reports are that at about 2:45 p.m., Brown allegedly attacked the vendor who was selling products along the Hellshire beach.

Hitting her several times in the head and on her hand with a piece of board causing several bruises and swelling.

The vendor managed to escape the attack and made a report to the police.

The scene of the incident was visited by the lawmen and the accused pointed out.

She was transported to the station where she was officially charged.

A court date for her is being finalised.

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