Benschop, protestor on self-bail over assault, property damage charges

Mark Benschop

Social activist Mark Benschop was yesterday admitted to self-bail on charges of unlawful assault and malicious damage to property, while his alleged victim was charged with assaulting an MP.

It was alleged that Benschop, of 183 Cane View Avenue, Roxanne Burnham Gardens, unlawfully assaulted Anthony Carto on February 25, at Georgetown. On the same day, it is also alleged that he unlawfully and maliciously damaged a placard belonging to Carto.

Meanwhile, Carto, of 45 James Street, Albouystown was