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UHWI condemns attack on nurse in road rage incident

Published:Friday | May 16, 2025 | 7:41 PM
In the clip, a man is seen manhandling a woman who is clad in what appears to be a nurse's uniform.
In the clip, a man is seen manhandling a woman who is clad in what appears to be a nurse's uniform.

The board and management of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) have condemned the violent assault on one of its nurses following circulation of a video of the incident.

"The safety, dignity, and well-being of all our staff members are of the utmost importance, and we find such behaviour completely unacceptable under any circumstance. No one should face violence or intimidation as they go about their lawful duty," the UHWI said.

It said it is in close contact with the affected staff member and has offered all necessary support.

"We now await the full course of justice to be served and trust that the matter will be handled with the seriousness it warrants," the hospital said.

In the incident, which occurred along the main road in Mount Friendship, St Andrew, on Tuesday night, the businessman is seen armed with a gun, physically assaulting a female motorist in what is believed to be a case of road rage.

Charges are reportedly pending against the St Andrew businessman, who remains in custody.

Divisional Commander for the St Andrew North Police Division, Acting Superintendent Randy Sweeney, told The Gleaner that he is to be questioned by investigators on Saturday.

“Following which, it is expected that several charges will be preferred against the accused,” said Sweeney.

“It is a sensitive and emotional issue at this point, and as such, we are using this opportunity to reassure the public that we are conducting a thorough investigation into this matter and the chips will certainly fall where they may,” he added.

Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, has also condemned the assault.

Dawes, in a media release on Friday, described the incident as a chilling reminder of the lawlessness and growing disregard for human life that continues to erode public safety.

“This wasn’t just an act of violence; it was an act of savagery. That nurse could have lost her life. We cannot treat these incidents as just another headline. We must confront this culture of violence head-on.”

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