THE High Court trial into the murder of young Linden footballer, Leonard Peters, also known as “Lenny,” who was fatally stabbed during an argument in 2018, commenced on Tuesday before a judge and jury.

Michael Emmanuel called “Giddie”, of West Watooka, Linden, is currently on trial before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Demerara High Court for the capital offence of murder.
Emmanuel had denied that, on December 21, 2018, at West Watooka, he murdered Peters.

Thus far, a number of police and civilian witnesses have testified before a 12-member jury. The case continues today.

The accused is being represented by attorney-at-law Damian DaSilva, while the state is being represented by prosecutors Taneisha Saygon, Lisa Cave and Muntaz Ali.

According to reports, there was a social event on the date in question at West Watooka, during which a misunderstanding developed between Peters and Emmanuel.

It is alleged that Peters had accidentally spilled alcohol on Emmanuel, and that subsequently resulted in a physical confrontation. It is alleged that Emmanuel whipped out a knife and stabbed Peters to his chest. Peters was rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex where he reportedly died while receiving medical attention.