Players of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, official of the league stolen under the threat of a firearm at Barbados
In a frightening turn of events, two players from the Saint-Kitts and Nevis Patriots and a Premier League Caribbean official (CPL) were recently stolen under the threat of a weapon.
The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday, September 9, according to the Barbados police service.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots stolen under the threat of a firearm in Barbados
The weather was around 2:50 am when the group stopped in a popular restaurant in Fontabelle, St. Michael, on the way back to the Team hotel.
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The players and the civil servant were approached by an armed man as they headed for the team hotel. Police also confirmed that the victims were part of a larger group which included several cricket players from the Antilles.
After being approached by the armed man, the players and the officials decided to run, but one of them fell and was involved in a fight with the attacker.
No West Indies Cricket player was stolen
During the fight, the attacker managed to tear a chain from the individual’s neck. Police said that a firearm supposed to belong to the attacker had been recovered on the scene.
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Police also confirmed that no Cricket Player in the Antilles had been stolen from the incident. Agents of the Criminal Police Criminal Investigation Services are pursuing investigations. The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have not yet published a declaration on the incident.
CPL 2025 – St Kitts and Nevis Patriots struggles
Patriots St Kitts and Nevis have had trouble doing so far in the 2025 CPL. With only three victories of nine games, they are currently languishing in fifth place in the table of points. Their last championship match of the current CPL season is September 11 against the Royals of Barbados.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have to win the match at all costs to keep their slim chances of progressing to the CPL 2025 playoffs alive. Even if they manage to win the match against the Royals, which are at the bottom of the point table, they will have to depend on other results for a place in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders have already reserved their place in the next round. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and Guyana Amazon Warriors are currently in the third and fourth places, respectively.
