two female British nationals were reportedly ambushed and raped by six masked men while on an isolated beach on the island’s north east coast.

Two men were assisting police in their investigations after two female British nationals were reportedly ambushed and raped by six masked men while on an isolated beach on the island’s north east coast.

Police said that the women, whose names were not given, are in their early 30s, and were on an environmental expedition which entailed camping at the location.
Police said that the women had returned to their camp to find that their belongings had been tampered with and as they were making preparations to leave, they were attacked and raped by the men.
The incident is also being invested by officials of the Ministry of Agriculture who explained that officers from the department would normally accompany students undertaking such assignments in these isolated locations.
“We need to determine where the break down occurred in ensuring that the usual assistance was provided by the ministry, as it is normal for students undertaking these outdoor assignments to be facilitated,” a spokesman said.
An official from the St Lucia Crisis Centre said that people need to be more cognizant and aware of their surroundings especially in unfamiliar or secluded areas.
“It just highlights how persons need to be careful when they are going to the beaches at night, even if you are in a car. Sitting in a car does not make you safe, it’s never pleasant to hear situations of rape happening,” said counsellor Ashley Rae.