Goed Fortuin man accused of assaulting constable

A Goed Fortuin man was yesterday sent on his own recognizance by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry after he pleaded not guilty to using indecent language and assaulting a peace officer.

Renick Allison of lot 40 Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara,  yesterday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court accused of using  a series of expletives in the vicinity of Stabroek Market on Tuesday at around 7:15pm, while being under the influence of alcohol.

According to the particulars of the charge, he is also accused of assaulting Constable Princely Anderson who had cautioned him as  a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty.  He was then arrested and charged.

Allison is to make his next court appearance on April 26 in Court 10.