Mason charged for assaulting arresting constable

Jul 07, 2018 News

A man who reportedly dealt a police constable several lashes about his body with a piece of wood, after he tried to arrest him, was yesterday charged and released on $100,000 bail by a City Magistrate.
Randy Bharrat, 43, of Albouystown, Georgetown, appeared before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where two charges were read to him.
The first charge alleged that on July 2 at Albouystown, Bharrat assaulted Police Constable Mark Griffith, with intent to prevent lawful apprehension of himself.
It was further alleged that on the same day in question, he unlawfully assaulted Ryan Pollard. He denied both charges.
Police Prosecutor Sanj Singh had no objections to bail being granted to Bharrat, but asked that conditions be attached.
The prosecutor added that Bharrat is known for acting in a violent manner and he was previously charged for unlawful possession of a firearm and robbery.
According to information, on July 2, last, Police Constable Griffith after carrying out certain investigations saw Bharrat and approached him.
Bharrat allegedly picked up a piece of wood and dealt the police rank several lashes about his body. He is also said to have spat in the face of the law enforcement officer.
The officer subsequently managed to apprehend Bharrat and he taken to the Ruimveldt Police Station.
Magistrate Daly after listening to the prosecutor released the defendant on $100,000 bail.
A condition of the bail is that he report every Monday to the Ruimveldt Police Station. He was instructed to make his next court appearance on August 31.

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