A police constable has been charged in relation to assaulting two men in Belmont District, Lawrence Tavern in St Andrew two years ago.
Constable Faybian Durrant was charged on Tuesday, as a result of an investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and a ruling by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
In a statement, INDECOM said the incidents for which Durrant was allegedly implicated occurred on July 28, 2018.
The commission said in one matter, the cop was charged with unlawful wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was further charged with illegal possession of firearm, assault at common law and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
No further details were provided by INDECOM on the specific details surrounding the incidents leading to the charges being laid on the officer.
Durrant appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, and was offered bail in the sum of $400,000 with one to two sureties and reporting conditions, INDECOM stated.
A date on which he appeared in court was also not provided.
However, the matter was adjourned for mention on Monday, March 8.
