PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said Tuesday it is aware of a graphic video currently circulating on several social media platforms, which has “generated significant public concern”.
The TTPS said that the footage, which appears to depict a violent assault involving multiple male individuals in a heavily vegetated area, is being treated with the utmost seriousness.
“Given the disturbing nature of the material, the TTPS is conducting a careful and coordinated assessment of the video, including its origin, authenticity, location, and the timeframe in which it may have been recorded.”
The TTPS said that at this stage, it cannot confirm the location of the incident or state with certainty whether it occurred in any district here, and that “no timeline has yet been established, and the identity of the person shown in the video remains unconfirmed.
The TTPS said that several law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing all available lines of inquiry and that “investigators are reviewing relevant intelligence, examining reports of missing persons, and assessing all information received to determine whether the video is linked to any reported or unreported offense.
“The TTPS is deeply concerned by the graphic and brutal nature of the images being shared online. Such material can have a traumatic effect on members of the public, particularly families of missing persons, and may also interfere with investigative efforts. The public is therefore strongly advised not to circulate, repost, or speculate about the contents of the video.”
The police are urging members of the public who may have information relating to this matter, including information concerning the identity of any persons depicted, the location of the incident, or the movement of suspects, to contact Crime Stoppers, the TTPS Hotline, or any police station nationwide, assuring that all information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
“The TTPS understands the public’s demand for transparency and timely information. However, in matters of this nature, investigative integrity, legal fairness, and operational confidentiality must be preserved so that inquiries are not compromised, and evidence is not prejudiced.”
The TTPS said it remains committed to identifying any victim involved, establishing the facts surrounding this incident, and bringing any offender before the courts in accordance with the law.
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