CONTRACTOR Andre Moonsammy of Lot 209 West Ruimveldt, and taxi driver Haslyn Richards of Lot 302 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown appeared yesterday before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding each other at West Ruimveldt on Wednesday, January 15.They each pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, said the parties are known to each other and are living in the same area. On the day in question, Richards was in his car and asked Moonsammy why he was making noise, when an argument ensued between them. Richard allegedly hit Moonsammy with an ice pick, and Moonsammy allegedly hit Richards with a pen.

The prosecutor did not object to bail, and Moonsammy was required to post $25,000 bail while Richards had to post $50,000 bail.

Both defendants were ordered to return to court on February 17.