‘Romie’ wanted following alleged machete attack on ex-girlfriend
Published:Saturday | January 20, 2024 | 1:44 PM
The Manchester police have named 30-year-old Romaine Powell, otherwise called 'Romie' or 'Biggs', of Top Hill district, Kendal, Manchester, as wanted after he reportedly attacked his ex-girlfriend with a machete on December 27, 2023.
The police say about 10 p.m., the woman was at work on Caledonia Road when she was pounced upon by Powell.
He reportedly used a machete to chop her several times before escaping.
The police were alerted and she was taken to hospital where she was admitted in serious condition.
The Mandeville police are urging Powell to turn himself in immediately.
Meanwhile, the police are asking anyone with information that can assist them with their investigations to contact them at 876-962-2832, Police 119 emergency number, Crime Stop at 311, the NIB Tip Line at 811 or the nearest police station.
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