A THIRD man was on Wednesday charged with the attempted robbery at Bourda Market, which occurred one week ago.

Shyim Alison 21, of Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, faced with three charges which he denied. The charges state that on October 21, 2018 at Bourda Market, Alison had in his possession six live rounds of ammunition without being a firearm licence holder at the time. It was also alleged that on the same day at the same location, he had in his possession a .32 pistol without being a firearm licence holder at the time. It was further alleged that on the same day at Bourda Market, he attempted to rob Julian McAlmon.

Police Prosecutor Rorrel Thornhill objected to bail based on the nature and gravity of the charges. Alison was granted $ 100,000 bail for attempted robbery and remanded to prison on the gun and ammunition charge. The matter was adjourned to November 28, 2018.

Reports indicate that an armed security guard, who was manning the Bourda Market businesses, observed three men between Robb Street and North Road acting in a suspicious manner. As he was approaching the men, one of the suspects reportedly whipped out a handgun and pointed same at the guard, who instinctively discharged his weapon several times at the gunman. The bandit, identified as a miner, collapsed a short distance away and an unlicensed .32 pistol with six live matching rounds were retrieved from next to him. He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted.

Last week, Kester Arthur, 34, of Nelson Street, Mocha, East Bank Demerara and Rondel Cummings, 23, of Pike Street, Kitty, were jointly charged for the same attempted robbery and they appeared before Magistrate Dylon Bess. However, they were released on $75,000 bail each on condition that they report to the Alberttown Police Station every Wednesday. The matter was adjourned to December 6, 2018.