Accused in bar holdup remanded

A man arraigned on two counts of robbery under arms and unlicensed firearm and ammunition possession was yesterday remanded to prison when he made his appearance before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The allegation against Robin Holder is that on January 24 at Georgetown, being armed with a gun, he robbed Joan Williams and Orin Hudson of a quantity of cash and jewellery valued $300,000 and $463,000 respectively.

On the said day also, Holder is accused of having a revolver and four live rounds of ammunition