A WEST Coast Berbice man was on Tuesday placed on $100,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, when he appeared before her charged with attempted murder.

The particulars of the charge stated that 39-year-old Donald Newton aka Shabba, of Number 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, on September 1, 2016 at Mini Hall, Potaro River, with intent to commit murder injured Wayne Fredericks.

Attorney-at–Law Mark Conway, who represented Fredericks told the court that the virtual compliant had indicated that he does not want to proceed with the matter. Magistrate McLennan then asked Fredericks why he does not want to continue the matter at which point he stated that he does not want any trouble. Magistrate McLennan instructed Fredericks to seek advice on the matter, since it is a matter of serious nature.

Fredericks had sustained laceration to his left side neck when the incident occurred. The matter has been transferred to Mahdia Magistrate’s Court for April 17.