Man accused of attempting to murder 12-year-old over being called gay

A man who allegedly attempted to murder a 12-year-old boy who had reportedly called him gay was remanded to prison by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when he appeared before her yesterday.

Bevon Holder was not required to plead to the charge of attempted murder in the New Amsterdam Court, which stemmed from an April 11 incident.

Police said that the boy and the defendant were