A 12-MEMBER jury was on Monday morning empanelled for the George Dover trial before Justice Navindra Singh in the Georgetown High Court.

Dover, who is on bail, pleaded not guilty to the charges for which he stands indicted and is being represented by Defence Attorney George Thomas, in association with Gary Best and Nekeisha Persaud.

The accused is indicted for the first count – attempt to commit murder; and the second count – wounding with intent (alternative counts), which state that on April 10, 2015 in the county of Demerara he attempted to murder and wound with intent the virtual complainant, Kester Yamster.

The State is being presented by Abigail Gibbs in association with Shawnette Austin and Tiffini Lyken and they will call five witnesses to take the stand today, (Tuesday) at 09:00hrs.