Man to face trial over attempt to kill friend

Tony Marcus, who stands accused of attempting to murder a friend during a row over money, was committed to stand trial yesterday.

At conclusion of the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the charge, Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry informed Marcus that based on the evidence against him, he was committed to stand trial in the High for the attempted murder of Etwaroo Narine, called ‘Cow.’

The Chief Magistrate informed Marcus that he could make a sworn statement, an unsworn statement or no statement at all. He declared his innocence and opted