Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia
An incident of Assault has been reported in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Reduit Beach.
| Incident Date | 2015-05-20 at 01:35 |
| Event Type | Assault |
| Stolen Items | knife |
| Secured | Not Locked |
| Source Type | Unknown Hand Report |
| Incident Details | In an apparent attempt to rob the vessel, a swimmer tripped over and woke the skipper who was sleeping in the cockpit of a boat anchored near shore at Reduit Beach. The robber proceeded to attack the skipper with a knife; the skipper received 20 stab wounds, 17 of which required stitches, before the skipper was able to throw the attacker overboard. A second person onboard was awakened by the activity and assisted in summoning help and transporting the vicitm to police who were waiting ashore and then transported the victim to the local hospital for treatment Skipper was hospitalized for 6 days and is recovering in St Lucia. A police report was made, but no arrests have followed. |