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bomb drop” by Miss Fatty’s house which then caught fire. He brought Ms. Fatty
to his mother’s house.
8.21.
Mr. Tomlinson said that he heard a soldier use indecent language
and fire a shot at his house. The bullet tore out a window and a piece of wall.
Soldiers then entered his house and ordered the occupants outside. He was sent
to kneel with other persons in front of Building #5. Later, he was marched up
Derek Path. There he saw a van belonging to “Slicer” (Steve Reid) burning as
well as two houses on Chang Avenue.
8.22.
About 6.00 p.m. he was taken to his house by members of the JCF,
and then to Mobile Reserve about 10.00 p.m. He gave evidence of brutality by
members of both Forces. On two occasions he was taken to KPH by the police.
When released from detention, he did not return immediately to Tivoli Gardens.
Instead, he went to his grandmother’s house.
8.23.
When he eventually returned to Tivoli Gardens, he discovered that
his house was damaged. There was evidence of gunshots on the walls and
windows were damaged. Many personal items, including jewellery, were
missing. He received no compensation but his wife received $15,000.00.
FINDINGS
8.24.
We believed Mr. Tomlinson. He should be compensated for
the damage to his property after further investigation. On his own
admission, his wife received compensation and, we assume, it must
have been accepted that she sustained some loss. On the other hand,
Mr. Tomlinson’s case does not appear to have been considered.
(vi)
Anonymous Witness
8.25.
About 11.00 a.m. on 24 May 2010, this witness was at home at
11 Dee Cee Avenue, Tivoli Gardens with two nephews. She said that she heard