August 17, 2023
Taxi operator mobbed and killed for alleged sexual offence
A St Mary taxi operator was reportedly mobbed and killed by residents in Jacks River in the parish after he was accused of committing a sexual offence.
He is 34-year-old Negus Dacosta of Oxford in the parish.
Police report that around 5:55 pm, Dacosta was attacked by residents in the community. The details of the offence have not been ascertained.
Lawmen say Dacosta had to be rescued after he was badly beaten by the angry residents.
He was taken to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment.