ACP South/Central Wayne Mystar said he cannot confirm if the man detained for abusing one of his sons, while holding a knife in his hands, is wanted for crimes committed in the United States.

Mystar said now that information is being circulated on social media to that effect, the police will make contact with Interpol to determine if there is any veracity to these online posts.

Mystar said when a suspect is detained, checks are usually made within TT to ascertain whether they have any outstanding warrants for their arrest. “Now that this has surfaced, we will make contact with Interpol to make the necessary enquiries.