A ROUTE 45 minibus conductor yesterday appeared in court,charged with assaulting a conductress and using abusive language to her. Sherwin Holmes, 27, of Lot 3678 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, accepted that on Wednesday, March 11 at Thomas Street, Georgetown, he unlawfully assaulted Roxanne Bell.

The unrepresented man also pleaded guilty to the second charge that said on the same day at Thomas Street, he used abusive language, thereby occassioning a breach of the peace .
Holmes apologised for his behaviour.
He was fined $5,000 for the abusive language charge and $10,000 for the assault matter and was ordered to pay the fine in one week or serve of one month in prison.