Maria Joseph shortly after the attack.
A 62-year-old man who is accused of brutally beating a Monchy woman has been arrested, according to the victim’s daughter.
The woman told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that man who is a Wasco employee turned himself into police on Friday. He has also been charged.
The man who resides in Fond Assau, Babonneau is accused of severely beating Maria Joseph at her home in Monchy at on Sunday last.
She sustained lacerations to her head and face when he allegedly punched in her in the eye and smashed a mug on her head.
Joseph’s daughter said initially her mother did not want to press charges, out of fear that her boyfriend will kill her or have her killed, while the matter is before the courts.
However, her daughter told SNO that she has decided to press charges against the man accused of beating her.