Accused ‘Hot Skull’ gang member charged with assault on cop, escape from custody

Damion Allicock

Damion Allicock, who police alleged was a member of the “Hot Skull” gang, was yesterday granted his release on a total of $105,000 bail after being read four charges, including escaping police custody.

Allicock, 26, appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore in Georgetown, where he was charged with escaping lawful custody, obstructing a peace officer, assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest.

Allicock, who is a fisherman, is alleged to have committed the offences against Wilfred Franks, a peace officer acting in the execution of his duties at the Ruimveldt Police Station on February 27. At the time, Allicock was