TWO Linden men, on Wednesday, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to face wounding-related charges following a fight over a passenger. Gavin Munroe also called “Bread Boy” of Amelia’s Ward, Linden and Trevis Thorman also known as “Cutty” of One Mile, Wismar, Linden, both pleaded not guilty to the separate charges read to them by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. It is alleged that Munroe, on December 26, 2020, at Hadfield Street, Georgetown, unlawfully assaulted Trevis Thorman. Thorman is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Munroe. According to the facts of the case, both Munroe and Thorman were at Hadfield Street, Georgetown on the date in question awaiting passengers to enter their respective vehicles. As they both awaited passengers, a misunderstanding arose between the two drivers concerning a passenger and whose vehicle the passenger should enter.

The misunderstanding escalated into a fight where both drivers began to assault each other. Eventually, Thorman left for his car and returned with a cutlass. He dealt Munroe a chop to his left hand. Several persons who had witnessed the incident intervened. Subsequently, Thorman was arrested and escorted to Brickdam Police Station where he was told of the allegation and cautioned. While under caution Thorman reportedly admitted to wounding Munroe. Further investigation was conducted which led to both drivers being charged for the offences committed. The Chief Magistrate placed Thorman on $40,000 bail, while Munroe was granted self-bail. Thorman was ordered to return to court on February 10, 2021 while Munroe will make his second court appearance on March 18.