–following unfortunate incident caught on camera at CPL cricket match
–stringent security measures, beefed-up police presence guaranteed for remainder of season

THREE persons were on Friday charged for assault relative to their brawling and uncouth behaviour (as seen in a viral video) from the September 25 CPL match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence.

According to information from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), a spectator, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, was seen being stomped on by several men as he lay on the ground. The individual was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and sent away. The incident was unfortunate.

The Guyana Police Force would like to assure all cricket lovers, supporters and fans that there will be stringent security measures and beefed-up police presence (uniform and plain clothes) at the Guyana National Stadium for the remainder of the CPL matches in Guyana. While the required security

posture are in place at the stadium (both inside and around the perimeter), additional measures will be in place to mitigate against any recurrence.
Subsequent to the assault and arrest, medicals were obtained, and charges were preferred on Friday, September 27, 2024. The three persons charged and who appeared in court today are: Sereste Brittlebank, a 28-year-old resident of Coldingen, East Coast Demerara (charged with the offence ‘Assault Peace Officer’); Keron Williams, age 29, and Trevon Williams, age 31, both from Annadale, ECD, (charged with the offence ‘Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm’).

The charges were laid under Section 30 (a) and Section 21 of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act chapter 8:02.
The defendants appeared at the Diamond Magistrate Court #3 before Magistrate Dylon Bess and pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to the charges.
Keron Williams and Sereste Brittlebank were released on $20,000 and 80,000 bail, respectively, while Trevon Williams was released on $60,000 bail. The matters were adjourned to 2024-10-03 for trial.