A MINER who pleaded guilty to escaping from lawful custody was Monday sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment.

Twenty-nine-year -old David Alexander who resides at Hadfield Street, Lodge, Georgetown, appeared before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman.

The allegation against Alexander stated that on May 19, 2018 at Hinck Street, Georgetown, while being in the company of another, he robbed Junior Azim of $5,000 cash.

It was also alleged that on the same day at Regent Street and Avenue of the Republic while being in the company of others, he robbed John Lohan of a cell phone worth $20,000 .
Alexander pleaded not guilty to both charges.

It was further alleged that on May 19, 2018 at North Road, Georgetown, while being in the custody of Constable Munroe, he escaped.
He pleaded guilty to the offence, explaining to the court that he was beaten by the police officers and he was afraid for his life.

According to the prosecutor, on May 19, 2018, the defendant was arrested on the robbery charges and while he was being taken to the police van, he pushed the cop and made his escape. An alarm was raised and based on information, the defendant was captured in a Route 42 mini bus. He was then taken to the Brickdam Police Station.

Alexander, in his explanation, told the court: “I didn’t chuck any police. All of them out the vehicle and left me on my own ites.”

Alexander was sentenced to 18 months for escaping lawful custody and was remanded until June 4, 2018, on the two robbery charges.