The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) has confirmed an incident involving World Javelin Champion Anderson Peters occurred on board the Harbor Master on Wednesday night in Grenada.
In a statement, the RGPF says Peters is currently receiving medical attention for minor injuries. Several crew members of the vessel in question are in police custody to assist with investigations. A further update will be provided today.
There is anger, sadness and shock in Grenada on social media following the circulation of a viral video of the incident in which Peters is seen surrounded by several men. He ends up off the ship in the water during the incident.
Peters, 24, who is the javelin world champion recently returned with a gold medal in the men’s javelin from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon and a silver medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
World javelin champion Anderson Peters of Grenada.
It is unclear why such an incident occurred; however, the sight of their sporting icon being treated in such a manner has left many Grenadians outraged.
The Harbor Master was reportedly due to sail last night with one of the crowds taking part in Spicemas, but video later showed the ship remained in port after the incident.
Peters is considered a national icon in Grenada. He just received a welcome home reception attended by Premier Dickon Mitchell and Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture Ron Redhead.
