Man charged with allegedly slapping woman with machete multiple times | News

A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged by the Mandeville police on Monday after a heated argument that occurred on February 13, ended with him allegedly utilizing a machete to slap a girl a number of occasions.

Accused Damian Ogilvie, in any other case referred to as ‘Gilvie,’ a building employee of Redberry district, Porus, Manchester is charged with assault occasioning precise bodily hurt.

The Mandeville police report that about 4:47 p.m., a girl sought the help of a plumber when Ogilvie intervened and an argument developed between the 2.

It’s alleged that Ogilvie used the machete to slap her a number of occasions throughout her again and on her proper arm inflicting bruises and swelling, he then made his escape on a bicycle within the space.

A report was made and an investigation was launched.

Ogilvie was apprehended and subsequently charged on Monday, February 24.

His courtroom date is being finalised.