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Taxi driver remanded over Guinness bottle brawl

Aug 25, 2016 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News

A driver attached to a popular city taxi service appeared before a city court yesterday, charged for inflicting grievous bodily harm on another taxi driver of the same service, with a brick and Guinness bottle.
Standing before Magistrate Judy Latchman was 36-year-old Trevor Hawker, a father of one, of Hunter Street, Albouystown, Georgetown. He was remanded to prison after pleading not guilty to the charge which alleged that on August 20, at Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm on Kelvin Wills.
The court was told that on the day in question, Hawker and his workmate had a misunderstanding over who should go for a customer. It was revealed that an argument ensued and Hawker armed himself with a brick and Guinness bottle and threw them at Wills.
Police Prosecutor, Kerry Bostwick informed the court that the injuries Wills received are potentially life-threatening, according to a medical he has seen.
Prosecutor Bostwick objected to bail for the unrepresented man on the ground that he is known to the virtual complainant. Bostwick explained that the two parties have been employed at the same taxi service for a number of years. The prosecutor told the court that he is afraid the defendant might tamper with Wills, who will be called to testify on behalf of the prosecution.
In addition, Bostwick said that Hawker gave a statement to police admitting to the offence.
Magistrate Judy Latchman instructed Hawker to return to court on September 7, for statements.

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