An 18-year-old student, who allegedly dealt chops about the body of a man he has had several disagreements with, was remanded to prison when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Christoff Braithwaite of Lot 19 George Street, Georgetown pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
It is alleged that on May 24 in Georgetown Braithwaite unlawfully and maliciously wounded the virtual complainant (VC).
Attorney-at-law Peter Hugh, in Braithwaite’s defence, said that he was instructed that this was not the first time difficulties had arisen between the two parties. His client, Hugh explained, has been on the receiving end of attacks made by the VC and on the day in question he was attempting to defend himself.
According to the prosecution the accused had a previous incident with the VC and returned on the night in question to launch an attack. The VC, reports said, was standing with a group of friends when the accused approached and dealt him several chops with a cutlass and then fled the scene. The VC sustained injuries to the head and right arm.
The VC told the court that after Braithwaite had chopped him he shouted, “Ah tell you ah gon kill you” as he escaped.
Principal Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle did not grant the accused bail and the matter was transferred to Court Four for June 10.
