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Cutlass brawl lands man before court
A resident from West Ruimveldt made an appearance before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after he was
Joshua Joseph
charged with felonious wounding.
The charge was read to Joshua Joseph, yesterday, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Joseph, 20, of 68 Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, is accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Dexter Beckles with intent to maim, disable or cause him grievous bodily harm. The incident allegedly occurred on December 3, at High Street.
Joseph pleaded guilty to the charge but was released on $20,000 bail. He will make another court appearance on January 15.
Police Prosecutor, Corporal Deniro Jones told the court that on same day in question, Beckles saw the defendant and another co-worker fighting. He said that when Beckles saw the altercation he attempted to stop the fight, but was dealt several chops to the hand by the defendant.
According to the Prosecutor, Beckles was immediately rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and was discharged four days ago.
Joseph, who was not represented by a lawyer, explained that he was not involved in a fight with the complainant. He said that they had an argument and Beckles armed himself with a cutlass to attack him.
He stated that he disarmed Beckles and dealt him several lashes to the right hand, which caused him injuries and landed his hand in a cast.
The defendant said that he ran down to the Brickdam Police Station after he was attacked by a mob. He added that some female officers hid him in a corner and told him not to come out because he would get killed.
On hearing this, the Magistrate entered a not guilty plea and released the defendant on bail.
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