Haitians land in Portland

A group of Haitians today landed at a beach in Kensington in Portland.

Their vessel reportedly came ashore shortly after 2 p.m.

It is reported that at least five persons were discovered in the community by the police and that another set was found on the beach.

It is also reported that a man who ran into the bushes was chased and apprehended.

Members of the media who visited the scene were roughed up verbally and ordered off the beach by the police.

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The Haitians are being questioned by the police.

- Gareth Davis Snr