A LABOURER of 101 Leopold Street, Georgetown, WAS on Friday refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine- Beharry on a charge of Robbery under Arms.

Quacy Grant pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on Monday, October 27, being armed with a gun, he stole $3.8M, property of Naresh Baburaj
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant stated that on the date in question around 16:40hrs, the virtual complainant was about to enter Muneshwer’s Limited, Water Street, Georgetown, when he was approached by the defendant. There was a scuffle and being armed with a gun, the convict shot Baburaj and made good his escape with the money.
The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention, while the police acting on information, apprehended and subsequently charged the defendant.
Grant opposed bail on the basis of the nature, gravity and prevalence of the offence, the fact that a firearm was used and the amount of money involved. The matter was adjourned until November 14.