Public Relations Officer of the Mayor and City Council, Royston King, yesterday told Stabroek News that an investigation will soon be launched by the City Constabulary into Sunday’s incident where an Ite palm tree fell on a North/East La Penitence home, killing a 5-year-old girl while she slept in her bed; dangerous trees will also be removed, he added.
“The council is saddened by the event, particularly at the loss of the child,” he said.
He indicated that there was a similar incident last