St Lucian mechanic charged with assaulting police officer

Niguel Felix, a 31-year-old mechanic from St Lucia, faces charges following an incident in Arnos Vale on October 23. According to the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, Felix is accused of assaulting a police officer by pulling and ripping the officer's regulation shirt while the officer was performing lawful duties.

Felix has been charged with three offences: assault, obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty, and damage to property. The damaged government-owned shirt is valued at EC$175. Felix was arrested on October 24 and is expected to appear before the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charges.