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Former Police Commissioner Criticises Report on Alleged Assassination Attempt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Former Police Commissioner Rawlston Pompey has criticised a report suggesting an attempt was made to assassinate political hopeful Wayne Marsh on Thursday night.<\/p>

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Pompey described the report as \u201csuggestively reckless\u201d and questioned its accuracy and the language used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report, published by a local news outlet, included claims by Marsh that the incident, which allegedly took place near the Empowerment Centre, was politically motivated. <\/p>

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However, Pompey raised concerns over the use of the term \u201cassassination,\u201d arguing that it lacked substantiation and could undermine the integrity of law enforcement investigations.<\/p>

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Pompey questioned the absence of verification from law enforcement in the article. He said the report appeared to rely solely on claims without seeking official input, which he believes is critical for maintaining public trust and investigative credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere does \u2018assassination\u2019 come into the equation of a supporter of the United Progressive Party?\u201d Pompey asked. He also highlighted the potential reputational harm that such claims could cause, particularly for individuals implicated without evidence.<\/p>

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Drawing on his experience in law enforcement, Pompey warned that careless use of language in reporting could inflame public sentiment and distort the truth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He cited lyrics from calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow to illustrate the dangers of misusing powerful terms, likening it to people who \u201cdon\u2019t know what to say\u201d yet use \u201cbig and long\u201d words inaccurately.<\/p>

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Pompey urged news outlets to be more responsible in their reporting and to prioritise accuracy, especially when addressing serious allegations such as politically motivated violence.<\/p>

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The claims made by Marsh remain unverified, with law enforcement yet to confirm the details of the alleged incident. <\/p>\n

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