Vagrant remanded for robbing fellow vagrant

ROBERT Gittens,a vagrant, was yesterday refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a charge of robbery with aggravation. 

It is alleged that on Friday, October 17 at Georgetown, he robbed James Sundas of $6,000 and at the same time, before or after, he inflicted personal violence on the victim.
The court heard that both the virtual complainant (VC) and the defendant are vagrants. On the day in question around 23:10 hrs, Sundas was sleeping on the pavement and they had a misunderstanding; Gittens subsequently dealt him several lashes about his body and relieved him of the cash. The defendant then made good his escape and the matter was reported.
Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, opposed bail on the basis that Gittens has no fixed place of abode and should bail be granted, he may not return for trial.
The prosecution’s objection was upheld and the matter stands adjourned to November 14.

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