PRESS RELEASE - On Saturday, April 11, 2015 about 11:50 p.m. a report of an attempted robbery incident near Caribbean Cinemas in Choc, Castries was received by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force.
Glen Charlery, a police officer attached to the Criminal Investigations Department was approached by two masked individuals, one armed with a firearm and the other armed with a knife, demanding money.
A scuffle ensued resulting in the police officer sustaining stab wounds to the back of his head, left side of his face and forehead.
Charlery was transported to the Victoria Hospital where he was treated and discharged.
Investigations are continuing into the matter.