The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stated that Mr Vidal Farrington, 30, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, was arrested and charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and was subsequently granted bail. Photo: VINO/File

Interim Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger has urged members of the public to allow the investigative and judicial processes to take their course. Photo: Facebook/File

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated that Mr Vidal Farrington, 30, of Valley, Virgin Gorda, was arrested and charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and was subsequently granted bail. He is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on March 26, 2026.

According to an RVIPF press release dated January 21, 2026, one male was arrested and charged following police investigations into a matter reported on January 15, which was treated with urgency by officers.

'Allow investigative & judicial processes'- Interim ACoP

The Interim Acting Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger stated, “We understand the level of concern this incident has generated within the community, particularly given the nature of the footage circulated. While public reaction is understandable, I urge members of the public to allow the investigative and judicial processes to take their course. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force remains committed to ensuring that matters of this nature are handled thoroughly, fairly, and in accordance with the law.”

The press release further stated that "the RVIPF strongly discourages the sharing of violent or sensitive content, especially where minors are involved, as this may cause further trauma to victims and potentially impact the investigation."

The RVIPF also urged members of the public to report such incidents directly to the police and to allow the justice system to take its course; therefore, persons with information on any investigation can contact the RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or 284-800-8477 from overseas.