BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC: Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson has issued a “heartfelt apology to the general public” over an incident involving his eight-year-old son that occurred on Friday night time, at the same time as he mentioned, “I’m unable to supply full particulars on why this incident transpired.”
The police haven’t acknowledged the incident, however in his assertion apologizing, the ambassador mentioned the police are investigating the matter and felt “compelled to share with you that the person concerned, an grownup, subjected my eight-year-old son to hurt.
“As a father, my protecting instincts kicked in, and I reacted in a deeply regretful method. Whereas I meant to safeguard my little one, I ought to have approached the scenario in a different way. I like my son dearly, and my pure protecting parental instincts took over.
“I want to sincerely apologize for my emotional response and any harsh phrases that have been spoken. Such a response ought to by no means have occurred. I’m dedicated to discovering extra peaceable and constructive methods to handle future issues, even these involving my little one.”
Natta-Nelson mentioned it’s “essential” to denounce all types of aggression, whether or not bodily or verbal, including, “allow us to prioritize open dialogue, understanding, and peaceable battle decision, particularly in moments of heightened emotion.
“Because the police investigation unfolds, I ask in your endurance and understanding. Moreover, I hope that the person(s) liable for threats towards my household and residential, as seen in broadly circulated movies, will probably be held accountable for his or her actions. I belief within the thoroughness of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Pressure on this matter,” he added.
In his apology, the diplomat described his actions on Friday night time as “regrettable,” reiterating. “ I cherish my son deeply and can at all times search to guard him.
“But, I can guarantee you that I’ve gleaned a lesson from this expertise and attempt for a extra compassionate and understanding society. We are able to forge a future the place respect, empathy, and peaceable dialogue overcome confrontation.”
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