A violent home invasion at a Trouya, Gros Islet Airbnb rental has prompted a police investigation following an armed robbery that left two foreign nationals injured. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, saw two masked assailants armed with knives force their way into the accommodation approximately at 1:00 a.m.
The perpetrators confronted the two female occupants, demanding valuables including jewelry and cash. During the confrontation, a physical altercation ensued, resulting in one of the victims sustaining multiple lacerations from the assailants’ weapons.
Authorities from the Gros Islet Police Station were alerted to the aggravated burglary shortly after 2:00 a.m. Emergency services, including the Gros Islet Fire Service, were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance. Both victims were transported to the Owen King EU Hospital for medical treatment of their injuries.
Police officials confirmed that the two women have since been released from medical care and are currently cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues. The case represents a concerning incident of tourist accommodation targeting in the Gros Islet area.