Altercation At KEMH, Two Men Arrested

June 11, 2017

[Updated] One man has been arrested and another is receiving medical care following an altercation involving two men visiting the hospital today, with one of the men involved said to have “brandished a bladed article.”

A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm Sunday, June 11th police officers responded to a reported disturbance at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

“Initial information suggests that two men visiting the hospital were involved in an altercation in a public area of the second floor general wing, with one said to have brandished a bladed article.

“The 35-year-old man and 28-year-old man involved were injured and apparently sustained non-life threatening wounds.

“At this time the younger man has been arrested following treatment while the older man is still receiving treatment. An update on the 35-year-old man’s condition will be provided in due course.

“The scene was processed by the relevant police personnel and inquiries continue. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.”

Update June 12, 12.46pm: The police said, “The 35-year-old man and 28-year-old man injured in an altercation at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital around 5pm Sunday have been treated, discharged and arrested in connection with the incident.

“Both men remain in police custody at this time. Detectives continue their inquiries and any witnesses are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744.”

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  1. Lol says:

    Crazy place called BERMUDA aka Devils Isles lofl

    • Onion Juice says:

      This is not what our Billionaire guest are supposed to be exposed to.

      • nerema says:

        It’s not what any of us are supposed to be exposed to.

      • Enough says:

        No one should be exposed to this.

        Just like no one should be exposed to your usual idiotic comments.

      • Acegurl says:

        No you are so wrong, it’s not what hospitalized Bermudians and residents should be exposed to. Take your blinders off.

      • Mike Hind says:

        This is not what ANY of our guests… or any of US should be exposed to.
        Why are you so mad that we have millionaires spending money down here?

        Is it cuz you don’t understand how tourism or the economy works? You can just ask people, you know…

      • Herbert Smoker says:

        Yes, let’s keep up our facade of perfection.

  2. Party says:

    Classy guys

  3. wahoo says:

    Saddening.

  4. Oh,I see now says:

    If this is what we can expect from two grown men at KEMH watch what is to come with the youth who believe this is acceptable behavior.

  5. puzzled says:

    Gives a new meaning to being in the right place at the right time