POLICE constable John Holder, was, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, called to lead his defence by Magistrate Sherdel Isaac-Marcus for attempting to prevent the course of justice.
The police constable was the key witness in Maryann Daby matter.

The particulars of the charge stated that, between August 10, 2018 and October 2, 2018 at Georgetown, John Holder, 28, of North Road, Bourda, attempted to pervert the course of justice by deviating from his police statement dated May 13, 2018, in the case, ‘The Police vs Maryann Daby’.

Daby was charged for attempting to kill a police rank. However, that matter was discharged, due to insufficient evidence. It is alleged that, during investigation of the said matter, Holder gave several conflicting statements.

The magistrate ruled that, based on the evidence led by the prosecution team, she found sufficient evidence against Holder. She called upon him to lead his defence.
Attorney-at-law Steven Roberts who represented Holder asked the court for some time to get prepared.

Magistrate Isaac-Marcus adjourned the matter until January 6, 2020.