…advice being sought from DPP

After a two-year run from the law, a 35-year-old miner was charged for attempted murder before Magistrate Judy Latchman.

Chatterpaul Singh called Kevin Singh was not required to plead to the indictable charge which alleged that on July 4, 2016 at Sheriff Street, Campbellville, he wounded Chatanand Persaud with intent to commit murder.

His attorney, Glenn Hanoman, indicated to the court that the victim did not want to officer evidence against Singh anymore. He explained that both parties had similar matters before the court against each other. However those matters were dismissed.
Persaud, who was present in court, indicated to Magistrate Latchman that he would not be offering evidence against Singh.

The victim further told the court that the incident occurred almost two years ago and he and Singh had become friends.

However the Magistrate declared that advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions had to be sought for the dismissal of the matter.

Police Prosecutor Arwin Moore pointed out that the defendant had given a different address to the police and was only recently arrested after being involved in a motor accident and the police noticed that there was an arrest warrant out for him.

Nevertheless, Magistrate Latchman adjourned the matter until June 12 and released Singh on $100,000 bail.