RODERICK Gibbot, a resident of Campbellville, was on Friday remanded to prison for the attempted murder of Mortimer John.

Gibbot appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly for the charge of wounding John with the intent to murder him on June 22 at Section ‘K’ Campbellville, Georgetown.

The unrepresented man was not required to plea to the indictable charge and told the court that John had threatened to harm him on several occasions, following his report to the police against John.

According to Gibbot, on June 22, John visited his Section ‘K’ Campbellville residence with several bleeding wounds and armed with a cutlass.

Thereafter, an argument ensued between the duo and Gibbot was able to disarm John, after which he took the weapon to the police station and reported the matter.

Police Prosecutor, Tracy-Ann Gittens, objected to the accused being released on bail since John is still hospitalised.

Magistrate Daly ruled in favour of the prosecution and remanded Gibbot to prison until July 24.