ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA; MONDAY 9TH, JANUARY, 2012_Prime Minister Tillman Thomas on Monday attended the funeral service of Oscar Bartholomew at the Crochu RC Church. Mr. Bartholomew died as a result of incident at the St.David’s Police Station on Boxing Day. Five Police officers have been charged in connection with the incident. The Prime Minister told media gathered outside the church that the legal process must take its course. “While this is a tragedy and we regret that it occurred, we must give the legal process a chance to work. I am confident that the process will be transparent. We must therefore await the outcome,” the Prime Minister told local and International media representatives following the funeral. The Prime Minister reiterated his regret at “this isolated incident” and suggested any damage done to the country’s name could be altered by an investigation and trial that can stand up to international scrutiny. The Prime Minister has also called for a review of police procedures around the country to ensure that persons placed in custody are not treated inappropriately. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to make certain that Grenada remains a safe destination, where the rule of law and the rights of the individual, are respected.