Police have confirmed they have commenced an investigation into social media claims that a “senior politician” was involved in an alleged assault involving two women at an event at The Ritz-Carlton on Tuesday evening.
The RCIPS, in a statement to the Cayman Compass, said no formal complaint has been made by “either of the women” in the alleged incident.
However, it confirmed an investigation had been opened and officers “will interview both women to ascertain whether a complaint/complaints are to be made. There is no further information available at this time.”
It said it was aware of social media reports circulating of an “incident/incidents of assault” involving the senior politician on the two women at the West Bay Road hotel.
The Compass, through various sources, was informed that the alleged incident occurred at the reception for the Caribbean Tourism Organization conference.
Premier Wayne Panton, in an emailed response to Compass queries Wednesday afternoon, said, “Although I was not in attendance at the Tourism event on Tuesday evening, I have received reports through social media and otherwise alleging an incident with a Member of Parliament. I have been informed that the RCIPS commenced an investigation on the matter and have issued a statement.”
He added that under the current circumstances “it is not prudent for me to make further comment at this time”.
Meanwhile the Governor’s Office has declined comment on the matter at this time of national mourning and will respond at a later date.
Cayman still has no formal code of conduct in place for Members of Parliament, as the Compass reported earlier this week.
The Compass also reached out to Deputy Governor Franz Manderson for comment on the allegations, who said in an emailed response, “You will have seen the statement from the RCIPS. Given this I will hold any comment until after the police investigation.”
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