The police say they are investigating the murder of Rodwell Philips, called ‘Fishie’, a 33-year-old mason of Broad Street, Charlestown, whose body was seen lying on the La Penitence public road this morning. Next to the body was a cutlass.
The incident occurred sometime between 00:30 to 01:00 hrs this morning.
The scene was processed by investigators and Philips’ body was examined. One chop wound was seen to the centre of his chest, one chop wound to the right side of his face, one chop wound to the left side of his back and one chop wound to his left foot.
Several persons were questioned in the area. CCTV footage is to be viewed by police.
