The WEEKEND STAR has received unconfirmed reports that a well known homosexual, who plies his trade in downtown Kingston, as a nail technician, was recently beaten by a mob after he was apparently caught 'fondling' a little boy.

Persons who claimed they heard of the incident said it happened sometime last week, but were reluctant to speak about it and remain tight-lipped.

A tradesman, who spoke briefly about the incident, said he overheard that the man sexually assaulted a nine-year-old boy near the Kingston Mall.

A police officer who requested anonymity, said word on the street is that, "Gay-brel take weh a little boy" who was taken to hospital after the incident and the man severely beaten by an angry mob.

The Harbour Street police said the incident was unreported, however, two senior officers admitted they had heard about it.

Nonetheless, one of those senior officers commented that, "in terms of the allegations, we can't speak to that ... comments would not be prudent at this moment as investigations are continuing". The police did reveal, however, that the man in question was approached by a police team on the day of the said event. As the police approached him, he stripped himself naked and began behaving boisterously.