PAUL Michael Khan, 34, was earlier this week referred to Dr. Bhiro Harry for a psychological evaluation. This was when he appeared before Justice Brassington Reynolds in the Demerara High Court.

The accused told the judge that he never went to school; as such, he could neither read nor write.

He hails from the North West District and is expected to face trial for manslaughter which took place on October 6, 2013.

He will return to court on August 7, 2018 when Dr. Bhiro Harry will disclose whether he is fit to stand trial.

Another accused, Toney Marcus, 45, who appeared before Justice Brassington Reynolds in the Demerara High Cour, said he was a psychological patient and has since refused to take his medication.

The accused told the court that because of his mental state he was constantly bullied and beaten by other inmates in jail.

The state made an application for him to be psychologically evaluated by Dr. Bhiro Harry who will make an assessment on whether or not he is fit to stand trial for (alternative counts) 1st count – attempt to commit murder and the 2nd count – felonious wounding.

Marcus will return to the Demerara High Court on August 7, 2018.