Animal exporter charged with assault of cops

An animal exporter was yesterday accused of two counts of assault on two peace officers while in police custody.

Samuel Katoo was also charged with disorderly behaviour when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where he was placed on $50,000 bail after pleading not guilty to the charges.

It is alleged that on August 22, Samuel Katoo, 31, of 9 Grove Housing scheme East Bank Demerara, unlawfully assaulted Police Constable Neil Thornhill, a peace officer on duty. It is also alleged on