Teacher among three charged with assaulting Layou woman

Three persons are expected to appear in court to answer to an assault charge in relation to an incident which occurred back in May 2022.

On August 8, 2024, police arrested and jointly charged three residents of Layou. They are Alex Lewis, a 32-year-old electrician, Naomi Commissiong, a 26-year-old sales clerk, and Bridget Commissiong, a
49-year- old teacher.

The investigation revealed that the accused persons allegedly assaulted a 24-year-old domestic of Layou by beating her about her body with their hands and sticks causing actual bodily harm. The offense was committed in Layou on May 25, 2022.

The trio is expected to appear before the Kingstown Magistrate Court to answer the charge.