-for threatening behaviour, abusive language and assault

A 48-year-old businessman of Durban Street, Georgetown, was yesterday placed on his own recognisance for threatening his wife, using abusive language and assaulting his sister-in-law.Paul Hamilton pleaded not guilty to the three charges before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and the matters were transferred to Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond’s court for October 10.
Particulars of the first charge said on September 9, at Water Street, Georgetown, he used threatening language to Juneann Hamilton, whereby a breach of the peace was occasioned.
The second and third charges alleged that on the same day at Water Street, he unlawfully assaulted his sister-in-law Shondell Bynel and used abusive language to her.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant did not object to bail and the defendant was also bonded to keep the peace, pending the outcome of the matter.