Senior okay after crashing car

Firefighters rescued a senior citizen from an overturned car after he swerved to avoid a cat and then hit a tree.

The 75-year-old Paget man was driving west near the entrance to Coral Beach Club when the accident happened, at 12.25 p.m. yesterday.

A Police spokesman said: "It appears that the car, a black Ford Fusion, was travelling west on South Road when the driver swerved to avoid a cat. As a result, the car collided with a tree, flipped over and was extensively damaged."

Lieutenant Dana Lovell of Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service added: "The Fire department assisted in getting the driver out of the vehicle and we assisted in getting it back on its wheels. The driver had to be carried out after the car rolled onto its roof after hitting the tree."

No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital by ambulance but was last night described as "not injured" by Police.

One teen arrested in Hallowe'en prank

Halloween sparked 35 reports of hooligans throwing missiles — but no serious incidents.

Police launched high-profile patrols in the hope of curtailing violence, with officers mounting watches on buses and public places.

They also warned in advance that anyone found misbehaving would be arrested.

According to a Police report yesterday, the main incident saw Police in Middle Road, Sandys, spot around six youths throwing objects at a taxi around 8.15 p.m on Wednesday.

The officers gave chase, and managed to catch one of the alleged suspects, a 16-year-old from St. George's.

"It appears there was no damage done to the taxi and the driver, a 42-year-old Southampton woman, was not injured. Inquiries into this incident are underway," said a Police spokesman.

In addition, there were 28 other reports of objects being thrown at vehicles, five of objects thrown at Police and two of objects thrown at homes.

"The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their co-operation over Halloween as there were no significant incidents reported," said the spokesman.

Tribute band to play ¿ rain or shine

The Rolling Stones tribute band will play rain or shine this Saturday.

Organisers 441 Productions said The Blushing Brides would play at the Number One Shed if Hurricane Storm Noel causes bad weather.

They said there would updates on the venue posted on E-Moo and that radio station MIX 106 FM will be making announcements on Saturday.

Crackdown on loud cycles starts Monday

Youngsters who drive people to distraction with their noisy motorbikes have been warned of an impending crackdown on the menace.

The Police announced yesterday that officers will, from Monday, impound cycles found to have loud or defective mufflers that break the 90 decibel noise limit.

They will be taken to the Transport Control Department for testing, and only allowed back on the road once they have passed the TCD noise chamber test.

Sergeant Terrence Smith of the Road Policing Unit explained that some riders modify their mufflers to give more speed and power.

However, if the racket created is louder than 90 decibels, it is illegal to have the bike on the road.

"We get plenty of complaints about this. Our message to riders is that if they are unsure, they should take their cycle to TCD and have it tested," he said.