FORMER prison escapee, Winston Long found himself before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman on Wednesday, this time charged with robbing two persons with a cutlass.
Long, 21, of Timehri, East Bank Demerara was unrepresented by an attorney when he pleaded not guilty to the two charges.

The charges allege that on August 27 at High Street, while being in the company of others and armed with a cutlass, he robbed Arif Wahab of a $75,000 cellphone and Krishna Seecharran of $4,000 cash respectively.

Police Prosecutor, Quinn Harris told the court that on the day in question, the victims were walking along High Street when they were approached by the defendant and others who were armed with cutlasses. The victims were relieved of their valuables and the perpetrators made their escape.

The matter was reported and Long was arrested. He was positively pointed out during an identification parade.

The Prosecutor objected to Long being released on bail citing the seriousness of the offence. Magistrate Latchman remanded Long to prison until September 26.
The court also heard that Long was released from prison in March after serving a one-year term of imprisonment for escaping from the Lusignan Prison back in July last year.