KURT Kingston (no address given) was remanded to prison, by Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday, on a robbery under arms charge. He was not required to plead to the indictable offence, particulars of which said on December 30, being armed with a knife, he robbed William Hunt of two gold chains valued $240,000.
Police Inspector Stephen Telford, prosecuting, said the virtual complainant was at home when he heard a noise at his window and, upon checking, the accused confronted him with a knife, pushed him to the ground before stabbing him several times and escaping with the jewels.
The Prosecutor, successfully objected to bail for Kingston, pointing out that the victim is still hospitalised.
The case was transferred to another Court for January 18.