STEVEN Mangal, from the same village, appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally at Cove and John Court, East Coast Demerara on Wednesday, charged with unlawful assault of his wife, Venus Blackman.

He pleaded not guilty and was released on $10,000 bail until October 31.
Police Prosecutor Clement Roberts said the couple had an argument and Mangal chucked Blackman, who made a report and the charge was laid against the defendant, who is a security guard.