Miner remanded on wounding charge

Aug 29, 2017 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded a 37-year-old miner to prison yesterday on a wounding charge after he appeared before her in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

REMANDED: Alex Bovell

The man, Alex Bovell of Mabaruma Settlement, Region One pleaded not guilty to the charge which alleged that on August 24, at St. Elizabeth Backdam, Potaro River, he unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm upon Clive Hope.
The unrepresented man was ordered to return to court on September 18, for statements.
Police Prosecutor Arvin Moore told the court that on the day in question, there was a misunderstanding between the two parties during which Bovell picked up a piece of wood and dealt Hope several lashes to the head and about the body. Prosecutor Moore said that after committing the act, Bovell made good his escape, but was later arrested by police.
According to the prosecutor, Hope, who sustained a fractured skull, is still a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
In his address to the court, Bovell claimed that Hope always takes “advantage” of him.
Prosecutor Moore opposed bail for the defendant citing the extent of the injuries the victim received and also the seriousness of the offence. These objections were upheld by the Chief Magistrate.

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