Craft vendor Kevin Daley, who has been accused of assaulting a Tourist Courtesy Corps officer who tried to arrest him, was remanded in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

The court was then informed that he has two outstanding matters involving two other officers.

In the latest incident, Daley, who operates as a craft vendor in the Fantasy Craft Market in Montego Bay, was slapped with charges of assault, using indecent language, resisting arrest and escaping custody. He has been remanded until March 9, when he is expected to face a new charge of assault, occasioning bodily harm.

Denies allegations

Daley is accused of punching and kicking the courtesy officer after he was seen selling items to tourists without the requisite licence. He denies the allegations. Resident Magistrate Winsome Henry has ordered a copy of his police records for the next court appearance.

The court heard that on February 19, the courtesy officer observed him on Gloucester Avenue collecting money from tourists. She spoke to him and asked if he had a licence to carry out business at the location. He, however, allegedly told her to mind her own business and used indecent language to her.

The tourists allegedly told the courtesy officer that they were forced to buy two armbands from the accused for US$20 (J$1,760) and said they wanted a refund. The courtesy officer pointed out the offence to Daley and said she would be arresting him.

Further allegations are that Daley punched the officer in her face and kicked her on the buttocks before running away. A report was made to the Montego Bay police and he was subsequently arrested.