News January 22 2026

Police probing suspected suicide of St Mary man

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Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact the Highgate police.

The police in St Mary are investigating the suspected suicide of a man who died in hospital days after reportedly ingesting a corrosive substance.

He has been identified by the police as 57-year-old Garfield Brown of Three Hill in Retreat.

Reports are that on Monday, January 19, Brown allegedly ingested a corrosive substance.

He was subsequently rushed to hospital, where he was admitted.

Despite medical intervention, Brown later succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday about 6:00 a.m., the police reported.

Investigations are ongoing.

- Andre Williams

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