DEON Clark of Lot 164 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was on Tuesday refused bail after being arraigned on charges of robbery under arms and attempted robbery. He appeared before Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

His first charge alleged that on January 6, between Middle and Carmichael Streets, Georgetown, being together with others and armed with a knife, he robbed Lakeram Rooplall of his cell phone, wallet and $5000 in cash a total of $31,200.
The other offence read that on the same day at the same location, being together with others and armed with a knife, he attempted to rob Delroy Griffith.
Clark pleaded not guilty to both charges .
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant told the court that on the day in question, around 12:30hrs at the Gardens where it is alleged that the defendant and others -who were all armed with knives- went to the virtual complainants, placed the knives to their necks, relieved them of the said articles and made good their escape. The matter was reported to the Brickdam Police Station and the police acting on information arrested the defendant, who was pointed out on an identification parade.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant objected to bail, citing the nature, gravity and prevalence of the offence, the penalty that the offence attracts and the fact that he had been previously convicted for a similar offence. The matter will be heard again on February 13.