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An Editor attached to the Government Information Agency was on Thursday placed before the courts for assaulting a
Accused: Paul McAdam
driver with whom he reportedly had a ‘fender-bender’ almost one month ago.
An assault causing actual bodily harm charge was formally leveled against Paul McAdam before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The 40-year-old who resides at Lot 60 ‘BB’ Eccles, East Bank Demerara was accused of assaulting Martin O’Brien so as to cause him actual bodily harm on June 26 at Norton Street, Georgetown.
McAdam, who was unrepresented by legal counsel, denied the charge and was released on his own recognizance until another hearing before the said court on July 25.
The man, O’Brien is also charged with assaulting McAdam. The case is being prosecuted by Lance Corporal Jomo Nichols.
As the trial against O’Brien got underway, the court heard that around 8:45 on June 26, Mc Adam’s was the second vehicle in line stopped by traffic ranks who were directing the flow of traffic.
It was explained that a Spacio bumped into Mc Adam’s vehicle from behind and when ranks inquired about what happened, O’Brien, who was piloting the Spacio at the time drove away.
After conversing with the police ranks, McAdam reportedly chased after O’Brien’s vehicle and caught up with him on Norton Street.
McAdam allegedly drove alongside O’Brien and demanded that he pull over but the man reportedly refused and continued driving. Due to the oncoming traffic, McAdam was forced back in line but continued trailing the Spacio along Norton Street.
McAdam reportedly cornered the man again just before Chapel Street and parked in front of him, blocking his way. He reportedly exited his vehicle and snatched O’Brien’s vehicle keys out of the ignition.
In retaliation, O’Brien allegedly fired a punch at the Editor but he avoided it. Mc Adam retaliated by punching the man in his face and they ended up in a scuffle. The fight was reportedly parted by public spirited citizens.
The matter was reported and charges were subsequently laid against both parties. The case is set to be called again on July 25.
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