Not guilty plea follows explanation
Darian Wilson
Darian Wilson

A 20-YEAR-OLD man appeared on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on a robbery charge.

It is alleged that on June 17, 2018 between Brickdam and Cornhill Street, while being in the company of others, Darian Wilson robbed Bobby Robson of articles valued $35,200 while using personal violence on the victim.

According to the facts given in court by Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield, on the day in question the virtual complainant (VC) was at Brickdam in the company of friend while waiting on a taxi, when they were confronted by the accused along with three other persons.

The victim’s friend managed to get away but he (the victim) was hit on his head after the defendant and his three other accomplices reportedly relieved him of his articles. A police officer who was on patrol in the vicinity at the time came to the VC’s aid, and while Wilson’s three accomplices made their escape, he was not so luck as he was arrested.
The accused, a vendor, who resides at Middle Road, East La Penitence pleaded guilty with an explanation to the charge.

Wilson told to the court that the VC in addition to threatening to kill him had pointed his finger in his face, so he became annoyed and dealt him several cuffs and kicks. After listening to his explanation the chief magistrate entered a not guilty plea.

Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield had objected to bail being granted to the accused due to the serious nature of the offence, and the fact that personal violence was used on the victim.

However, the chief magistrate granted Wilson his pretrial liberty, on the grounds that he report to the East La Penitence Police Station every day before work.
The matter has been adjourned to June 27, 2018.

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