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Suspect in Water Street Ambush remanded

Jul 13, 2013 News

 

 

– prosecution says investigations are still ongoing

A 27- year-old taxi driver, who is said to be the main suspect in the alleged murder of a businessman’s handyman in the Water Street ambush, was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court.
Magistrate Fabayo Azore, read the particulars of the charge which stated that on July 8, last, at Water Street, Kingston, Joseph Williams allegedly murdered Victor Da Silva.
It is further alleged that on the said date, he robbed Cecil Albert Gajadhar of $8 million.
To the indictable charges, the unrepresented defendant was not required to enter a plea.
The prosecution stated that the case file is not ready as investigations are still ongoing, and sought two weeks in order to prepare the file.
According to newspaper reports on the day in question, Gajadhar, 71, of Foulis, East Coast Demerara is a businessman who was shot in the face by gunmen during the robbery which resulted in the death of his handyman, Victor Da Silva.
The father of three is expected to return to court on July 18.

 

 

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