KARAMCHAND Seetal of Lot 263 Company Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara appeared yesterday before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and denied that on July 22, at Ekereku Landing in the Cuyuni River, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Donald Jackson, also known as ‘Rasta man’.

Police Prosecutor Michael Grant did not reveal the prosecution’s facts in relation to the charge, but he did not oppose bail for this defendant, who has no prior conviction.

The unrepresented man was bonded to keep the peace pending the determination of the matter, which was transferred to Kamarang Court for September 14 for report and fixtures; and was placed on $40,000 bail. (Geeta Rampersaud)