RODERICK Ibbot, a resident of Campbellville was on Wednesday released on $75,000 bail on a charge of wounding by City Magistrate Leron Daly.

Ibbot is accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Mortimer John with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm on June 22 at Section ‘K’ Campbellville, Georgetown.

The accused denied the 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 Ibbot, 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 Ibbot was able to disarm John, after which he took the weapon to the police station and reported the matter.
The Prosecutor told the court that the victim is currently undergoing therapy since John sustained a chop to his right hand. The prosecution made no objection to bail but requested that the accused report to the Prashad Nagar Police Outpost, which the Magistrate granted. The Magistrate released Ibbot on $75,000 bail and adjourned the matter until October 13.