Dredge operator remanded over North West robbery

A dredge operator was yesterday remanded to prison after being accused of a choke-and-rob attack at the Five Star Backdam.
The allegation against Gangor Paddy is that on October 7, 2012 at Five Star Backdam, North West District, he robbed Sidney Simon of a two-ounce gold chain and a cell phone, valuing $470,000 in total.

Paddy, 38, pleaded not guilty to a robbery charge when it was read to him