Police are investigating the protests on Friday outside of Parliament, and the response from authorities, according to John Rankin, the Governor.

Mr Rankin said he had also been told by Michael DeSilva, the Commissioner, that he would be given a briefing on “police public order response capabilities more generally, including where appropriate any resource or training needs which will assist the Bermuda Police Service in responding to any similar incidents in the future”.

In a statement from Government House this afternoon, Mr Rankin said that he had discussed the matter with both the Commissioner and Acting Commissioner.

“There is an investigation under way into assaults on police officers where files are being prepared for charges to be brought,” he said.

“At the same time there is an investigation under way into complaints brought against police officers and these will be referred to the Police Complaints Authority. The Police Complaints Authority provides independent oversight of complaints against the police and can independently conduct investigations. Anyone who wishes to make a complaint can do so through the Professional Conduct Unit or online through the PCA website.”

Mr Rankin added: “It remains my hope that calm will prevail and that all parties concerned will take constructive steps to resolve current differences in a peaceful fashion in line with Bermuda’s democratic tradition.”

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