Emergency responders were called into action repeatedly over the Christmas holiday weekend as the Saint Lucia Fire Service and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force dealt with a range of violent crimes, traffic accidents and fire incidents across the island.
Fire Service Press Officer Sherise John outlined the responses covering the period from Christmas Eve to Sunday, December 28, noting that several of the incidents involved serious injuries requiring urgent medical attention.
One of the most severe assaults occurred early Sunday morning in Castries.
“On Sunday 28th December 2025, officers of the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded at approximately 6.52 a.m. to a physical assault at Penyier Street, Castries,” John said. She explained that upon arrival, responders encountered an injured man already in police custody. “On arrival at the scene an adult male was found in the presence of police officers. He reported that he was assaulted by an individual wielding a cutlass.”
John said the injuries were significant. “An assessment revealed a deep laceration to the back of the head. He was treated then transported to a medical facility for advanced medical care,” she added.
A similar incident was reported the previous day in Marigot. “On Saturday 27th December 2025, officers of the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded at approximately 3.40 p.m. to a chopping incident at La Croix, Marigot,” John stated. She said responders found the victim seated along the roadside. “An assessment revealed two deep lacerations to the forehead. He was treated, then transported to a medical facility for advanced medical care.”
Fire officers were also dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision in Micoud during the early hours of Saturday morning.
“On Saturday December 27th 2025, officers responded at approximately 2.55 a.m. to a motor vehicular incident at Praslin, Micoud,” John said. She reported that four individuals were involved in the crash. “It was reported that four individuals were involved, with three transported via private means, and one male individual entrapped.”
The trapped individual required extrication by emergency personnel. “He was extricated, then assessed with multiple trauma injuries about the body. He was treated then transported to a medical facility for advanced medical care,” John explained.
On Christmas Day, emergency crews responded to both a fire and a violent attack in separate locations. “On Thursday December 25th 2025, officers responded at approximately 1.30 a.m. to a structural fire at Cedar Heights, Vieux Fort,” John said. She noted that the building was already consumed by flames when responders arrived. “On arrival at scene a concrete and wooden structure was found engulfed in flames. It was reported that the structure had been unoccupied for years.”
John confirmed that the blaze was brought under control. “The fire was extinguished, with the origin and cause under investigation,” she said.
Later that night, officers were dispatched to another violent incident in Castries. “On Thursday December 25th 2025, officers responded at approximately 11.31 p.m. to an alleged stabbing incident on Victoria Street, Castries,” John reported. She said the victim was found in a critical condition. “On arrival at the scene an adult male was found seated in the care of bystanders in a semi conscious state.”
According to John, the man sustained multiple injuries. “An assessment revealed multiple puncture wounds about the body. He was treated then transported to a medical facility for advanced medical care,” she said.
The holiday period began with a critical shooting incident on Christmas Eve in Soufriere. “On Wednesday December 24th 2025, officers of the Saint Lucia Fire Service responded at approximately 8.07 p.m. to an alleged gunshot wound incident at Palmiste, Soufriere,” John stated. She said responders found the victim lying on the ground. “On arrival at the scene an adult male was found in a prone position on the ground.”
John indicated that the man was in extremely critical condition.
“On assessment he presented negative vitals. Multiple penetrating wounds were observed on the body,” she said. “Life saving interventions were performed and he was transported to a medical facility for advanced medical care.”
Authorities say investigations into several of the incidents are ongoing. Emergency services have once again appealed to the public to act responsibly, remain vigilant and prioritize safety during the festive season and in the weeks ahead.