Colin Jones, who allegedly escaped from custody after his arrest in connection with the Health Ministry arson, had the charge against him dismissed for want of prosecution by Magistrate Leslie Sobers at the Providence Magistrates’ Court.
The matter, which had been repeatedly called, never saw the commencement of the trial as prosecution witnesses were continually absent from court to give evidence.
Jones’ attorney, George Thomas, later made an application for the matter to be dismissed.
Magistrate Sobers, who presided
