Public safety · Developing · 1 min read · Published 2 Nov 2026 ·
Police Confirm Charging Advice in Former Officer’s Killing
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
Police say prosecutors advised charging a teenager over the killing of former police officer Anthony Hanson. Their 1 November statement expected formal charging and a Children’s Court appearance on Monday; completion of those steps has not been verified.
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The Full Story
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service says it received advice on 31 October to charge a teenager with the murder of former police officer Anthony Hanson. The statement was issued on Sunday 1 November.
Sources: TTPS, 1 Nov, 3:06 p.m. Trinidad time ↗
Police say Hanson was found dead at his Princes Town home on 11 October. Their statement expected the teenager to be formally charged and appear before a Master of the Children’s Court on Monday 2 November. An Express report on Monday also attributes the charging advice and expected appearance to the police release.
The sources reviewed do not confirm that formal charging or the court appearance had taken place by this review. Advice to charge is distinct from a completed court proceeding, and no finding of guilt is established. The child’s identity and address are not reproduced.
Sources: TTPS, 1 Nov, 3:06 p.m. Trinidad time ↗ · Express, 2 Nov ↗
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