A PLAISANCE block- maker accused of stealing another man’s bicycle and inflicting on him actual bodily harm, yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.The allegation is that on Monday, June 15, 2015, at Alberttown, Georgetown, Rawl Adams stole one bicycle valued $18,000, property of Wolford Watson.
It was further alleged that on the said day, he unlawfully assaulted Curt Anthony to cause him actual bodily harm.
Adams denied both charges when they were read to him by Magistrate Fabayo Azore. However Watson, whose bike was returned to him, explained to the court that he wished to drop the charge.
Police Prosecutor Simone Payne did not object to bail for the defendant, who had no legal representation.
The defendant had the matter against him for stealing the bicycle dismissed and was released on $25,000 bail for the assault charge. The matter was adjourned until tomorrow when the defendant will re-appear before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.