Three arrested after Simpson Bay restaurant fight

Police arrested two women and a man after an altercation at a fast-food restaurant in Simpson Bay on Sunday 11 October, according to the Police Force of Sint Maarten, KPSM. Central Dispatch received multiple reports of a fight at about 7:20pm AST, and patrols went to the establishment.

KPSM said the confrontation had ended when officers arrived. Its preliminary investigation found that a verbal disagreement between a customer and an employee escalated into a physical confrontation. The three people were identified through inquiries at the scene and taken to Police Headquarters in Philipsburg for questioning and processing.

The incident was captured in videos circulated on social media, KPSM said. The police said the individuals will face criminal charges based on their respective roles and actions, pending the outcome of the investigation.

KPSM said its investigation is ongoing and urged people to seek help from the appropriate authorities during disagreements.