A 20-year-old vendor at Public Beach has been arrested after being accused of attacking a member of the public.
The man allegedly used pepper spray during a dispute over a transaction, police said on Monday, 3 April.
Officers received a report of an attack at the popular tourist spot on Seven Mile Beach on Wednesday, 29 March. On arrival, they spoke to the victim, but the suspect had already left.
On Saturday, 1 April, following further investigations, police visited the suspect’s home in West Bay.
They arrested the man on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and common assault.
During a search of his home, police found several rounds of ammunition. The man was further arrested on suspicion of possession of the ammunition.
The suspect has now been formally charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm (ammunition) and appears in court today, 3 April.
A 27-year-old woman from George Town who was present at property during the search, was also arrested. She has been granted bail.
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