Cop charged with shooting Lindener granted release on self-bail

A police constable was yesterday granted self-bail after being charged with discharging a loaded firearm at a Lindener, who sustained life-threatening injuries.

It is alleged that James Bowman, of Mocha Arcadia, discharged a loaded firearm at Glen McCurdy on June 25, at Omai Landing, with the intent to maim disfigure or disable.

Bowman denied the allegation after it was read to him by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.