CLAYTON Hinds was released on his own recognisance when he faced an assault charge before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. 

The 68-year-old businessman, of Lot 75 Section ‘A’, South Sophia, Greater Georgetown pleaded not guilty to unlawfully assaulting Robert Ferguson on Wednesday, March 19, at South Sophia, Greater Georgetown.

Police Inspector Michael Grant, prosecuting, did not object to bail, and Defence Counsel Adrian Thompson requested that the defendant be granted self-bail.

Hinds has also been bonded to keep the peace pending the outcome of the case, which was transferred to Magistrate Chandan-Edmond for report and fixture on April 7.