An Agricola man was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with punching a woman and snatching her purse.
Michael Young, 31, of Titus Street, Agricola, was read the charge when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in Georgetown.
It is alleged that on October 5th, at Houston, East Bank Demerara, Young robbed Saura Simon of a purse, valued $10,000, and $20,000 in cash, and at the time of, immediately before or after the said robbery, used personal violence on Simon.
Young denied the charge.
Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to bail being granted to the accused. He noted that on the day in question, Young cuffed the complainant to her face before snatching her purse. He was later chased by public-spirited citizens and was apprehended, Jones added.
The Chief Magistrate subsequently remanded the accused to prison and adjourned the matter until October 12th, when it is expected to be heard in the courtroom of Magistrate Leron Daly.
