Minister condemns act of violence against senior

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde has condemned the recent act of violence against a 72-year-old man, describing the incident as deeply troubling and a reminder of the need to safeguard Barbados’ elderly population.

Hal Prescod, 72, was reportedly accosted and beaten by a teenager in an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, sparking public outrage.

In a statement last night, Forde said that as minister with responsibility for the elderly...