North West woman charged with attempting to kill husband gets self-bail

A mother of five was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of her husband, whom she allegedly attacked while being under the influence of alcohol.

It is alleged that Marva Kenswil, 30, on March 27th, 2019, at Kumaka Landing, North West District, wounded Winston Lewis in attempt to commit murder.

Marva, who is a farmer, was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which was read to her by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in Georgetown.

Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield had no objections to bail being granted to Kenswil and related to the court that Lewis was discharged from the hospital.

According to the police’s case, the couple was having an argument when Kenswil left the home and returned under the influence of alcohol. She then allegedly armed herself with a cutlass and dealt her husband chops.

Kenswil was released on self-bail and was told to report to the Kamarang Police Station every Friday. She was also ordered to undergo counselling.

The matter was adjourned until June 17th, 2019, when it will be heard at the Kamarang Magistrate’s Court.