NASSAU-A man broke a policeman’s finger during a fight with his girlfriend.
Constable Nikeino Smith was injured as he intervened in a fight between Timicko Williams, 27, and his girlfriend.
The incident took place around midday at Potter’s Cay Dock on July 12.
The court heard that Williams threw a bottle at Smith, an officer at the Criminal Investigation Department, and broke his finger after he separated the feuding couple.
Williams admitted the charge of causing grievous harm at his arraignment before Senior Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans.
However, Mr Smith didn’t identify himself as a policeman. Additionally, Smith he wore his own clothing.
But the magistrate told Williams, “Any citizen could stop the commission of an offense to protect the life of himself or a random stranger.”
Initially, Williams claimed that he had injured Mr Smith while aiming for his girlfriend.
But he later admitted that the officer was his target.
Williams claimed that he had problems controlling his temper and apologized for his actions
The magistrate ordered Williams to pay $500 in compensation to the wounded officer.
He’ll spend six months in prison if he doesn’t pay the money by July 27.
