Alleged robber asked victims for money before attacking them -court hears

Odwin David

A Hadfield Street man, who allegedly asked his victims for money before pulling a knife and attacking them, was remanded to prison after appearing in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, charged with two robbery offences yesterday.

Odwin David, 29, of Hadfield Street was charged with armed robbery and attempting to commit a felony. It is alleged that on January 11th, 2020, at Camp Street, Georgetown, while being armed with a knife, he robbed Monesh Ali of a cellphone, valued $30,000 and $1,360 cash, the property of Ali. It is also alleged that on the same day, at Camp Street, Georgetown, while armed with a knife, he attempted to rob Steve Paul.

David pleaded not guilty to both charges after they were read to him by Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty.