A 24-year-old Lethem labourer was remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on two charges of armed robbery.

Richard Khan of Culvert City, Lethem, Region 9 appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to the charges, one of which alleged that on December 20, 2016 at Saint Ignatius Village, while he was in the company of others armed with a knife, robbed Christian McDonald of a baby bag along with several items totaling $15,100.

It is also alleged that on the said day and location, Khan while being accompanied by others, armed with a knife robbed Allen Peters of $5,000 cash and a 4-piece roast chicken valued $1,200.

Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones strongly objected to Khan being released on bail, noting that a knife was used in the commission of the crime. Bail was refused and he was remanded until March 7, 2017, where he is scheduled to appear at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court.