Father of 25 remanded on murder charge

A father of 25 was yesterday remanded to prison on a murder charge when he made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It is alleged that on January 30, at D’Urban Street, Sherwin Branche 35, of 15 Norton Street, South Ruimveldt murdered Alan Lloyd Braithwaite.

Branche was not required to plead to the indictable charge when it was read to him by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

No facts on what transpired on the day in question were related to the court.

He was represented by attorney-at-law Peter Hugh.

The matter was adjourned until tomorrow.