ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Police Saturday appealed for calm after hundreds of Grenadians braved the inclement weather to protest the beating of a black man allegedly by members of a white family after their dog was accidentally killed in the influential community of Fort Jeudy on the southern tip of the island earlier this week.
But the situation descended into an altercation with the man and three other members of his family physically assaulting Smith in the presence of witnesses.
The police later informed Smith that they were not going to press any criminal charges and that he should look to settle the matter privately or through a civil lawsuit.
“Acting Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin has ordered an investigation into an alleged altercation that occurred at Fort Jeudy, St George.
“While the police recognize the people’s right to assemble, the Royal Grenada Police Force is appealing to the general public to be calm as investigations continue in the matter,” the statement noted.
