Teen gets bail on attempted murder charge

Ron Leman
Ron Leman

A teen accused of attempted murder was yesterday granted his release on $150,000 bail.

Ron Leman, 18, of Philippi Village, Upper Mazuruni, was arraigned before Magistrate Leron Daly in Georgetown.

The charge against Leman stated on July 15th, 2018, at Philippi Village, with intent to commit murder, he unlawfully wounded Terrily Fredericks.

Leman, a miner, was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.

Police Prosecutor Sanj Singh had no objections to the accused being granted bail but asked the court to impose conditions if the teen was allowed his pretrial liberty.

Magistrate Daly subsequently released Leman on $150,000 bail on the condition that he report to Sergeant Abrams at the Kamarang Police Station on Mondays at 9 am.

The matter was transferred to Court 1 and has been adjourned until July 23rd.