JUSTICE Brassington Reynolds and a mixed jury at the Demerara Assizes yesterday began hearing the murder trial of 74-year-old Shakir Mohamed of Echilibar Villas, Campbellville.The prosecution, conducted by Miss Mercedes Thompson, is alleging that Mohamed in the course or furtherance of robbery on 24th day of May, 2011, in the county of Demerara, murdered Shewraney Doobay, called ‘Monica’.

The 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday.
Two policemen were among the witnesses called on the resumption yesterday.
The accused, Shakir Mohamid, has pleaded not guilty and is being represented by former High Court judge, Mr. Jainarayan Singh in association with Mr. Moti Singh.
The hearing is continuing.

By George Barclay