Philipsburg:--- A man identified as O.S.S from Spain had to flown out of St. Maarten for emergency medical attention reported police spokesman Ricardo Henson. The police spokesman said early Tuesday morning police and detectives were called to Kruythoff Steeg in Philipsburg to investigate a case where a man was found lying in a pool of blood.
On the scene the investigating officers found the man with the initials O.S.S. from Spain lying unconscious on the ground bleeding profusely from at least three very large wounds to his head. Henson said there was a piece of metal pipe with blood stains on it which was found in the immediate area of the crime scene and possibly may be the object that was used to commit this serious criminal act.
This piece of pipe has been confiscated for further investigation. The victim was treated on the scene by paramedics and then transported to the St Maarten Medical Centre where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
Henson said because of the victim's condition a decision was taken by the St. Maarten Medical Centre to send the victim off island for further medical care.
So far police is not able to determine who the suspect or suspects are and their motive for the beating up of this victim. Henson said the forensic and detective department are busy investigating the case.
