4 Portland Businesses Set Ablaze In Suspected Arson Attack

Posted by Shaloy Smikle | 7 Mar, 2023

Four business places in Fairy Hill, Portland were set ablaze early this morning in a suspected arson attack.

The police are dismissing claims that the structures were destroyed as retribution against person who blocked roads on Monday amid protests about a lack of water in the community.

The head of the Portland Police is Superintendent Lloyd Darby.

Superintendent Lloyd Darby, Head of the Portland Police.

The incident took place at approximately 3:30am.

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Shaloy Smikle

She is a reporter/presenter at Nationwide News Network. She graduated from CARIMAC in 2020 and joined NNN in 2022 where she now continues her passion for journalism.

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