Colwyn Harding departs for medical treatment in Jamaica

Colwyn Harding (in wheelchair) poses with family, friends and supporters shortly before he checked in at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. He and his mother, Sharon (right) later left for Jamaica where he is expected to received additional medical attention.

Colwyn Harding, the man who accused a policeman of raping him with a baton, yesterday left Guyana for Jamaica, where he is expected to undergo medical examinations and receive necessary attention for severe intestinal damage.

Harding’s lawyer Nigel Hughes said on his Facebook page that on Saturday the man was examined under general anaesthetic at a private medical facility by a private doctor and it was found that he is still bleeding in the upper rectum area.

Hughes, who has been watching the interest of Harding, 23, since his allegations against the police were made public,