TWO brothers of Albouystown, Georgetown were released on $175,000 bail on Thursday by City Magistrate Fabayo Azore, for the offence of attempted murder.

Mohammed Nazir, 25 and Mohammed Ameer, 26 both resident of James Street, Albouystown were not required to plead to the indictable charge, which alleged that on December 25, 2016 at Station Street, Kitty, they unlawfully and maliciously wounded Terrence Ally with intent to murder him.

The court heard that on the day in question at about 21:00h, the brothers and Ally were involved in a heated argument at the corner of Station Street, when Nazir left and got into his car. However he later returned with a cutlass and dealt Ally a chop to the elbow and to the back of his head.

The dispute reportedly stemmed from Ally looking “strongly” at Nazir. Police prosecutor Simone Payne made no objection to bail but requested that they report to the authorities on a daily basis.

However their lawyer, Daren Wade said the incident was an “unfortunate situation” since his clients were not the aggressors in the crime but acted in self-defense. Wade explained to the court that the victim was about to rob his clients and that the weapon belongs to Ally.

Magistrate Azore granted the siblings $175,000 bail each with the condition that they report to the Ruimveldt police station weekly. The matter was adjourned until January 20, 2017.