Months after he died while in custody at the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station, Police have wrapped up their investigation into the death of block maker, Delon Lawrence, who is accused of stabbing a female security guard while in a minibus.
Police Headquarters, in a statement, said one suspect was arrested and questioned in relation to Lawrence’s death.
According to the Police, the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has wrapped up its probe into Lawrence death.
So now, the case file will sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice on Monday, June 16.
After beaten and left unattended, block maker dies in Police custody
Police report had stated that Lawrence was on a route 31 minibus on March 15, 2025, when he was accused of stabbing a female passenger with a knife and being beaten by concerned citizens.
He was arrested by police and taken to the La Grange Police Station, then to the Parfaite Harmonie Police Station, but was later pronounced dead by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) while in police custody.
However, relatives have provided a different account of events.
They alleged that Lawrence died while in police custody because he was not given medical attention despite his injuries.
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