By Clinton McGregor
A man who was badly beaten by a mob after he reportedly waved an illegal gun at party supporters during Monday's Local Government Election in Lucea, Hanover, is under police guard at hospital.
Investigators say the 38-year-old man is facing a long list of criminal charges upon his release from hospital.
The Hanover police reported that about 9:30 p.m., the man, identified as a resident of Lilliput, St. James, was among some People's National Party supporters who were celebrating their party's victory in Hanover, when he brandished a firearm and began waving it in a threatening manner when members of the group attacked, beat and disarmed him.
He received serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
The cops further reported that about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, persons went to a section of Kew district, Lucea, where they saw a bag containing the firearm and handed over the weapon to the the police.
It's believed the weapon is linked to Monday's incident.
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