AN alleged oral confession by the number one accused in the Better Hope, East Coast Demerara murder trial was thrown out of evidence yesterday by  Justice Dawn Gregory.

But  both accused, Mortimer Melville called ‘Dellon’ and  Jevon Ismond were identified by a witness at an identification  parade as the killers of policeman Nazir Ali,  on 21st  August, 2007, the judge and jury were told yesterday.
Justice Dawn Gregory found at a voir dire (a trial within a trial) that  the number one accused, Mortimer  Melville, was detained for a longer period than what is permitted by law,  before being charged, and therefore had to be given consideration.
As a consequence, the  oral caution statement was thrown out.
Both accused are facing trial for the murder of Nazir Ali, at Better Hope, East Coast Demerara,  on August 21, 2007.
Assistant Supt.  of  Police Michael Kingston, the  first witness called  yesterday,  testified that on the day in  question he was on duty at the Sparendaam  Police Station  when  he received  a  report of an alleged shooting committed on  policeman Nazir Ali of lot 46  Sukhai Street, Better Hope, East Coast, Demerara.
As a consequence, Kingston and a party  of policemen visited the scene.   He also learnt that on the said date, an alleged robbery  had been committed on G.Ali and others.
Witness said that on arrival at the scene, the area  was well lit up by fluorescent bulbs.
He carried  out a search at the scene and found  four .32 shells  and  one  warhead or  fired  bullet.
He collected the shells  and bullet and took them to Detective Sgt.Jackson for analyst examination.
Witness  said  that he later arrested  Mortimer Melville who was subsequently charged with murder.  He said after  issuing the usual caution to Melville,  the accused told him something.
Witness said  that  he  enquired from the  accused whether he would wish to put what he said into  writing and the accused answered ‘No’.
The other  witness was Desmond Goodman, Detective Inspector of Cove and John  Police Station.  Goodman said he conducted  an identification  parade where two suspects – Mortimer  Melville called ‘Dellon’ and Jevon Ismond  were on  parade.   According to him, they were  picked out  by a witness  who identified them as the killers of Nazir Ali.
Lawyer Mr. Huckumchand is  representing Melville,  while Mr. Compton Richardson is appearing  for Ismond; Renita Singh and Diana Kaulesar  are prosecuting.
The hearing is continuing.