CALVIN Stacy was on Friday remanded to prison on a wounding charge after a court heard that his alleged victim was still hospitalised.It is alleged that Stacy, on Tuesday, March 10,2015 at Water Street, Georgetown, unlawfully and maliciously wounded Trenton Benn to cause him grievous bodily harm. Stacy however denied the charge which was read by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
According to the prosecution, the altercation which culminated in Benn being wounded , resulted from argument the two men had earlier that day. Benn was walking south along Water Street, when it alleged that Stacy approached him, dealt him several stab wounds to his belly, and made good his escape as Benn lay unconscious.Benn was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital by public-spirited citizens and was admitted.
Police Prosecutor Michael Grant objected to bail on the ground of the nature and gravity attach to the charge. Grant also opposed bail on the ground that the Benn is still hospitalised.
Bail was refused and the matter stands adjourned for Monday, March 23, 2015