Taxi operator charged with assault over fight at bus park in Old Harbour

Sleuths attached to the St Catherine South Police Division have charged a taxi operator for hitting another driver in the face during an argument at a bus park in Old Harbour.

Dale Balflour, 55, of Seaside Circle, Old Harbour in the parish, is charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

Reports from the Old Harbour police are that on Wednesday, August 20, Balflour and another taxi operator got into an argument, during which Balflour punched the complainant to the left side of his face, causing bruises and swelling.

A report was made to the police, and Balflour was pointed out to the lawmen.

He was apprehended, taken in custody, and charged.

His court date is being finalised.

Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com.