Police arrest one over Christmas Eve assault

(CNS): A 26-year-old man from Bodden Town is likely to be spending New Year’s Eve in the police lock-up following his arrest in connection with an assault on Christmas Eve in the district. The police and emergency services received a call about the incident around 10pm on 24 December after a man received a serious chop injury to his hand after he was attacked by another man armed with a machete. The victim was transported to the George Town Hospital and released on Christmas Day after receiving treatment.