THE police are investigating an alleged incident that took place on Sunday at around 23:34 hours, at the Kitty Seawall, Georgetown, involving a 29-year-old Equipment Operator of 273 Freeman Street Georgetown and Brooklyn New York USA, and a 31-year-old Plumber of Lot 6 ‘A’ Tucville Terrace, Georgetown.

According to the police, inquiries disclosed that the duo who are known to each other had an altercation approximately one month ago at Magic City Bar in Georgetown.
On the abovementioned date, the 31-year-old alleged that he was driving a gray motor car on the eastern drive lane of the seawall road, while the 29-year-old claimed he was reversing his vehicle, which resulted in a collision.

Both drivers exited their vehicles and approached each other, after which a fight ensued. It was further alleged that during the fight the plumber drew a firearm and began hitting the 29-year-old in his face. However, he managed to take away the firearm and hit the alleged aggressor to the face and head.

A security guard who was in the company with the equipment operator related to ranks that after the 29-year-old received injuries, he drove him to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) and while there he handed the firearm over to police ranks. He was arrested.

The following day, ranks visited the GPHC and interviewed the 31-year-old who related that the 29-year-old was the one who assaulted him with a firearm and as a result he picked up two beer bottles and inflicted injuries on him.
Both men are currently receiving treatment under police guard at the GPHC. Their condition is regarded as stable.
The firearm which is black and silver in colour (Austria 17 Gen with serial KGU417 Air pistol) was examined. The same was marked, sealed and lodged at the Alberttown Police Station as investigations continue.