An Oronoque, Port Kaituma man was refused bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with rape.
Shyndell Proffith, 28, of Oronoque, Port Kaituma North West District (Region One) was not required to plead to the indictable charge when it was read to him by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.

It is alleged that on July 11 at Oronoque, Port Kaituma, Proffith had carnal knowledge of a 29-year-old woman.
Proffith, a pork-knocker, told the court that he is currently supporting three families.

Reports are that on the date in question the accused forced his way into the victim’s home and beat her with a cutlass before committing the said offence.

The magistrate refused Proffith bail. He next appears at the Mathew’s Ridge Magistrate’s Court on August 4.