And finally from the police, we have the Sunday afternoon chopping of a 19-year-old from San Jose Orange Walk who was ambushed by three assailants.
Jonathan Juchim was on his way home when he says, he became the unwitting victim of an attack.
Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero was pressed for more details about the incident this morning but responded in his very consistent style.
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero - Deputy Head, NCIB
"Around 2 a.m., on Sunday, the 30th day of August 2020, police visited the Northern Regional Hospital, where they found Jonathan Juchim, 19-years-old, a Belizean of San Jose Village, with chop wounds to the head and to the right elbow. Juchim reported that he was walking home when he was attacked by 3 male persons, who inflicted the injuries to him. He made it home and was taken to the hospital, and is in a stable condition. We're seeking 3 persons in regards to this investigation, at this time."
Reporter
"The motive behind this incident?"
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero
"We do not have a motive at this time?"
Reporter
"Are these 3 persons from the village as well?"
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero
"We do not know at this time?"
Reporter
"What is he saying?"
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero
"He reported that he was going home when he was attacked by these persons."
Reporter
"For no reason?"
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero
"That is the report that we are getting, yes."
Reporter
"Is he saying if he had any prior altercations with these men?"
Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero
"Not that we know of, no."
Juchim received injuries to his left elbow and the side of his head but is listed in a stable condition.
