City Councilor to be Charged for Shisha Bar Fight

On Friday night, a video of a fight outside Shisha Nightclub started making the rounds on social media. In the video, City Councilor Evan Thompson is seen as one of the men involved in the brawl. After the incident, Thompson released a statement saying he wasn’t the aggressor and acted in self-defense. He apologized, saying,  “I sincerely apologize if this incident has been perceived negatively. It is in no way a reflection of the Belize City Council or the People’s United Party, both of which I proudly serve with integrity and commitment”. Thompson also mentioned that he wasn’t arrested or taken into custody and won’t be pressing charges. However, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams clarified today that both men will face charges to ensure public safety. Here’s more on that.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“I already sent that matter to Mr. Romero and he’s here, with instructions that those persons involved must be picked up and charged.”

 

Reporter

“They will be tried for disorderly conduct?”

 

Chester Williams

“Yes, as we normally do. Does it concern you, I mean, this is such a problematic area, you know, lots of fights happening out of, out here, and I know police, they’re always in that area, but does it concern you that it seems like it’s just, it’s a problem that can’t be solved? I won’t say it can’t be solved. We just need to do what needs to. Constantly arrest those involved. It sends a message to other persons that if you do the same, you’ll end up in the same situation. So it’s important is for us to make sure we deal with those persons who get involved in these fights.”