Benjamin Joseph. Photo: HTS Newsforce.
Police have officially charged the man accused of a burglary that occurred in Carellie, Castries on Wednesday.
Benjamin Joseph, 23, of Agard/Morne Du Don, Castries has been charged for the offences of stealing from dwelling house and damage to property.
He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday, September 14, 2015.
Before being handed over to the police, he was given a severe beating by three male individuals.
The beating was captured on video and posted on Facebook group page, St. Lucians Aiming For Progress (SLAPS).
In the video, Joseph, who is tied by the foot to a concrete column, is being beaten on his head, back and upper torso with sticks and tree branches by several men as he bawls and begs for mercy.
The video has gone viral but has evoked mixed reactions. Many persons on SLAPS are rejoicing on the suspect’s capture and his punishment at the hands of the civilians, while a few others commented that vigilante justice is illegal.
Some still believe the beating was not enough.
St. Lucia News Online (SNO) was told that the men who were involved in the beating incident, could face charges.
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