Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Brazilian man allegedly assaulted by cop at seawall, OPR investigating
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an investigation into an incident at the Kingston seawall on Wednesday involving a Brazilian national and a Police rank.
A brief statement from Police Headquarters on Friday noted that Commissioner of Police (ag), Clifton Hicken gave the assurance that a “thorough” investigation will be conducted into the matter.
The Brazilian national has been identified as Wellington Dos Santos.
According to a Police report, Dos Santos was with his girlfriend and a group of friends hanging out at a spot on the Kingston seawall when an incident occurred between him and a Police rank, resulting in him being injured.
It is unclear what might have led to the incident.
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