By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police in Orange Walk are investigating a reported assault in which a 62 year old retiree was allegedly punched twice in the mouth at a gas station on Friday night.
According to police information, the incident happened at around 8:45 p.m. at the 24/7 Gas Station on Belize Corozal Road.
The complainant told police that a man known to him approached while he was standing near the store.
According to the report, the complainant attempted to offer the man marijuana, but the man allegedly became aggressive and said he did not want anything.
The complainant said he stepped back, but the man allegedly approached and punched him once in the mouth.
He said that after questioning why he had been hit, the man returned and allegedly punched him a second time in the mouth.
The complainant reportedly began bleeding from his mouth and later made a report to police officers who were in the area.
He was taken to the police station and issued a medico legal form.
A doctor later classified his injuries as wounding.
Police identified the person of interest as Roberto Antunez, 36, a labourer of Orange Walk Town.
Police say charges for wounding are pending.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police in Orange Walk are investigating a reported assault in which a 62 year old retiree was allegedly punched twice in the mouth at a gas station on Friday night. According to police information, the incident happened at around 8:45 p.m. at the 24/7 Gas Station on Belize Corozal Road.
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