Cop charged over shooting man while on patrol

A policeman was yesterday placed on $250,000 bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry charged with felonious wounding.

It is alleged that Lance Corporal Atlyn Brown of Lot 159 Suraj Drive, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara assaulted Maurice Porter causing actual bodily harm on October 18, 2013.

Police Prosecutor Michael Grant told the court that Brown, as part of the Brickdam Impact Base