A MAN who threatened to chop his father was sentenced to three months in prison by Magistrate Delon Bess, when he made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The charge stated that Richard Joseph, on Friday, July 31, 2020, at First Street, Alexander Village, made use of threatening behaviour to Gregory Joseph whereby a breach of peace was occasioned. Prosecutor Brummel mentioned to the court that Richard Joseph is the son of Gregory Joseph. They live at First Street, Alexander Village. The accused, Richard Joseph, has been struggling with alcohol addiction for many years and this caused some problem in the home he shared with his father.

On the day in question, about 12:45 hours, the accused went home intoxicated and an argument started between him and his brother. During the time of the argument, their father, who was at home at the time, heard the loud shouting. As a result, he intervened to alleviate the situation by advising his sons to calm down. However, Richard instead, became upset and armed himself with a cutlass and threatened to chop his father and his brother. A report was made to the police and Richard was arrested. After an investigation was launched, Richard was charged for the offence.