Elderly St Catherine landlord pleads guilty to assault of tenant during dispute

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June 24, 2026

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Elderly St Catherine landlord pleads guilty to assault of tenant during dispute

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An 84-year-old St Catherine landlord on Tuesday pleaded guilty in court to assault for throwing hot water on his tenant during a dispute.

Albert Thomas, of Spanish Town, appeared before Acting Senior Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle.

During the proceedings, Thomas admitted to the act, telling the court: "Your Honour, he threw dirty water on me about a week before, so I heated the water and threw it on him."

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