Kitty woman charged with stabbing former co-worker in bar brawl

A Kitty woman found herself facing a wounding charge yesterday after she allegedly stabbed her ex-workmate during a brawl at the popular Seeta’s Bar in Kitty.

The accused, Shonette Gonsalves, 21, was charged in a Georgetown court with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Alana Duncan on August 19.

Gonsalves, who resides at 73 Dowding Street, Kitty, was not required to plead to the indictable charge.

Shonette Gonsalves
Shonette Gonsalves

According to the police report, on the day of the wounding, Gonsalves and Duncan were both at Seeta’s Bar but the two were seated at separate tables. An argument ensued between the women, which eventually led to Duncan pouncing on the victim and stabbing her several times, police say.

Prosecutor Deniro Jones told the court that Duncan, who was present in court, had sustained serious injuries and had been hospitalised but was subsequently released.

Jones had initially stated that the two ladies were unknown to each other, but Duncan informed the court that the two had been acquainted before as they were both employed at Seepaul’s Sports Bar together before Gonsalves was dismissed.

Jones told the court that he did not object to bail being granted to Gonsalves as long as the amount was substantial.

Gonsalves was placed on $120,000 bail by Magistrate Ann McLennan and the matter was adjourned to October 14 for reports.