By Ronaldo N Kalangi
Police in Kampala Metropolitan area have arrested an American citizen for allegedly assaulting a Grand Imperial Hotel Staff.
Footage from CCTV security cameras installed in the Hotel showed a foreigner, identified later as Mr. Jimmy .L.Taylor punching and humiliating a hotel employee helplessly.
Police said while trying to effect arrest on the Mr.Tailor,he spat on them, turned rowdy, uncontrollable and tried to disarm policemen who were on lawful duties.
During questioning, the American National confessed to having attacked the victim, but claimed an illness caused him to suffer stress that drove him to attack the hotel staff.
The suspect who claims to be a missionary and an ex US Marine is currently detained at Central Police Station Kampala on charges of assault and malicious damage as investigations are ongoing on.