🔪 East End experiences violent weekend

On the evening of 20 April, police officers in East End responded to two separate incidents involving a stabbing and an attempted arson. A 52-year-old man was arrested after police received a report of attempted arson at a residence on John McLean Drive. The man, who was reported to be acting aggressively and making threats, had poured gasoline on a nearby house and was found in possession of a machete when arrested. He was charged on suspicion of causing fear or provocation of violence, threats to cause serious injury, and carrying an offensive weapon. The man remains in custody as investigations continue.🔥

About an hour and a half later, officers responded to a 911 call about a stabbing at the East End football field. The victim, who had wounds to the head and abdomen, reported being attacked by three men in the parking lot. One of the men used an object to stab the victim before all three fled the scene. The victim was treated at the scene by officers until EMS arrived and transported him to the hospital. He has since been discharged, and police have stated that there is no indication the incident was gang-related.🚑

In response to the uptick in violent crime in the Eastern Districts, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has announced that the East End police station will soon be manned around the clock. The station will serve as a base for police to cover both its home district and North Side as part of a business continuity plan following a fire at the North Side station last year. The increased police presence is a direct response to community feedback, with the public expressing a desire for more officers in their communities.👮‍♂️