A Bush Lot, Corentyne man is on trial in Berbice High court for attempted murder.
Harrylall Mankarran, of Bush Lot, Corentyne, Berbice, is on trial before Justice Brassington Reynolds and a mixed jury in the Berbice High Court where he is facing two charges.
He is accused of wounding Shamee Basoo on November 13, at Bush Lot, Corentyne with the intent to murder him. He is also charged with attempted murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm or to maim, disfigure or disable the virtual complainant.
After the indictment was read by prosecutor Dionne McCammon and the jury was sworn in; no opening statement was read.
Defense attorney, Senior Counsel Marcel Crawford, asked for an adjournment stating that he needs to consult with his client on certain elements of the case.
No opening address was read and Justice Reynolds adjourned the matter to Tuesday when the opening statement will be read and the matter will continue.