Dispute over hickey leaves woman injured; boyfriend charged

November 3, 2026 MONTEGO BAY, St James — A dispute over an alleged love bite on a woman’s neck reportedly turned violent, leaving her with injuries to her face, chest and back after she was allegedly struck repeatedly by her boyfriend. Nathan Gayle appeared in the St James Parish Court last Wednesday before Senior Parish Judge Natiesha Fairclough-Hylton, charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. The court heard that the incident occurred on August 9 while the complainant was at home with Gayle. He reportedly confronted her and demanded to know who had given her a hickey on her neck. The complainant told him that she could not speak to him while he was in that state. However, Gayle allegedly continued the confrontation, striking her repeatedly while accusing her of being unfaithful. Fearing further violence, the woman eventually managed to escape through a back door and ran to a neighbour’s house, where she sought refuge. Following the incident she reportedly experienced pain and swelling to the left side of her face, including her left eye, as well as her chest and back. The matter was subsequently reported to the police, who arrested Gayle and charged him in connection with the alleged assault. Following his appearance, Fairclough-Hylton extended Gayle’s bail and set the matter for mention on November 4. MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 17-year-old schoolboy is in police custody after he reportedly stabbed to death another student during a dispute near Holmwood... KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government is moving towards establishing a national digital addressing system after a pilot project assigned digital addresse... KINSGTON, Jamaica — The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in St Andrew South division has been extended. The curfew will continue from 6:00 pm on Monday... Latest News, News, Videos Whether it's a trip to the beach, fresh fish for Sunday dinner or simply enjoying the beauty of our coastline, the ocean is part of who we are. But be... ST JAMES, Jamaica — Some 77 residents from communities across St James have been trained as community fire-safety wardens to help identify fire hazard... KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as a move to Trelawny for love has blossomed into a successful farming business, with faith in God helping to sustain a... BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andre Ruddock has taken the witness stand in his own murder trial on Monday afternoon in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston, claim... KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 2, ended trading at $159.55, down $159.66, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives