Man allegedly chops father who protected grandmother

Apr 13, 2019 News

A son was lucky to be granted bail after he appeared before a city magistrate yesterday, and was slapped with a charge of unlawful wounding. The victim is his father.
Foy Fredricks, 62, an engineer from Lot 3490 Stevedore Housing Scheme, North Ruimveldt, appeared yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates Courts before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly. He pleaded not guilty to the charge made out against him.
It was alleged that on April 7, 2019 at Lot 3490 Stevedore Housing Scheme, North Ruimveldt, Fredricks unlawfully and maliciously wounded his father, Derwin Fredricks.
According to reports, on the day in question the victim and his son had an argument. As a result of the misunderstanding Foy went into the kitchen and returned with a chopper.
Somehow, the grandmother intervened. The defendant then started to advance toward his grandmother, causing Derwin to run into his path using his hands to block the chops. Derwin sustained injuries to his left palm and right little finger.
The victim went to the East La Penitence Police Station where a report was made. He was then escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). He was later sent away that very day.
Foy was subsequently arrested. When the allegation was put to him he reportedly admitted to the offence. Hence, the charge was made out for him.
Senior Magistrate Leron Daly granted bail to Foy in the sum of $30, 00 and adjourned the matter until April 26, 2019.

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