Construction worker remanded on charge of assaulting girlfriend

A construction worker, who was charged with unlawfully assaulting his girlfriend, was yesterday refused bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Narish Narine, 20, of Leopold Street pleaded not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm when the charge was read to him by Magistrate Judy Latchman in Court 3.

Narish Narine

It was alleged that on November 10, Narine assaulted his girlfriend, Natalie Basdeo, causing injuries to her head.

Police Prosecutor Vishnu Hunte objected to bail stating that Narine and Basdeo live at the same residence.

Bail was refused and the case was adjourned to November 20 at Court 10.