St Catherine man beaten with hammer remains unresponsive, accused attacker remanded

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August 30, 2026

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St Catherine man beaten with hammer remains unresponsive, accused attacker remanded

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A St Catherine man who was attacked earlier this month over a land dispute and beaten with a hammer while he slept remains unresponsive in hospital despite multiple surgical procedures.

The update was provided by a clerk of court when his alleged attacker Romaine Campbell, 36, appeared in the St Catherine Court on Friday.

Campbell is facing a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

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