A MAN was shot dead on the same road as where the England and West Indies cricket teams are staying in Port of Spain for the final two T20s of the series this week, it was reported today.
The PA news agency understands England’s players were told ahead of arriving in Trinidad that leaving their hotel was prohibited, except for cricketing reasons and a prearranged round of golf.
England’s first match in Trinidad in 14 years is not in jeopardy and a team spokesperson confirmed there will be no change to their security arrangements.
Police on the island confirmed to PA that an investigation has been launched following the killing of a man on Wrightson Road, which is where England’s hotel is located, just after 1am on Sunday morning.
Trinidad and Tobago has the sixth-highest crime rate in the world, while the British government’s travel advice states: “Gang-related attacks and shootings are increasing around the city centre of Port of Spain.”
