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Jealous lover remanded for suicide attempt

Aug 22, 2012 News

 

A 38-year-old man who sought to take his life after a domestic squabble was yesterday remanded to jail after the court decided he posed a danger to himself.
Kenford Baggot of Lot 3 Tucville Squatting Area was charged with attempting to take his life when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard that the man believed that his reputed wife was having an affair.
Baggot was obviously ignorant of the fact that attempting suicide is an offence since he appeared surprised when the Magistrate informed him that he would be staying in state custody because of the likelihood of another similar attempt.
The incident was said to have occurred at his Tucville residence on Saturday, August 18th. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and asked the court to grant him bail.
However, Prosecutor Burgett Grant, objected to the defendant’s request for his pre-trial liberty. She based her objections on the nature of the offence and the likelihood of Baggot attempting to end his life again. Grant said that the man posed a danger to himself and she believed he should be kept in the care of the state.
Baggot told the court that he resided at the same address with his reputed wife and insisted that he was not physically and mentally well.
He will return to court on September 27. The court also ordered that Baggot receive the necessary medical assistance.
Kaieteur News understands that the defendant reportedly used a kerosene stove to douse himself with the flammable liquid. He then attempted to light himself afire.
He was, however, saved when his reputed wife took away the lighter and later reported the matter to the police station.  Police arrested and later charged him.

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