Victor Cato, 63, of Mt Grace, was attacked with a cutlass while attending to his vehicle outside Kadd's supermarket on Hampden Road, Lowlands, around 10:40 p.m. on March 30, 2026. A man described as behaving erratically approached Cato from behind and struck him multiple times about the head and face with the cutlass before fleeing on a bicycle. Bystanders assisted the injured man, who was transported by ambulance to Scarborough General Hospital where he is reported in stable condition.
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This is the 6th assault reported in Tobago in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Tobago
De-escalation Awareness: Assault incidents in this area frequently escalate from verbal confrontations. Avoid engaging in arguments with strangers and remove yourself from tense situations immediately.
Improving Trajectory: Recent reporting patterns suggest growing community engagement in crime prevention, which historically precedes measurable improvements in area safety scores.
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