Who Assaulted Earl Pratt as He Headed Home in Double Head Cabbage?

Hilberto Romero

Police say they are trying to figure out who attacked Earl Pratt over two weeks ago in Double Head Cabbage, Belize District, leaving him in a critical condition. Pratt was found by villagers; police were alerted and transported him to the hospital. Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero says Pratt was going home when he was ambushed.

Sr. Supt Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“On Monday  the ninth day of September, 2019 police responded to a report at Double Head Cabbage where they found Earl Pratt, who was seen unconscious with a cut wound to the face and other injuries. He was escorted to the K.H.M.H. where he was admitted in critical condition. Information was received that he left the residence of a family member around twelve midnight. Thereafter, he was found. An investigation is being carried out into this matter to determine what happened to him whilst he was going home.”