A 29-YEAR-OLD gold miner, Romel Pritchard, was remanded to prison, last Thursday, for allegedly fatally stabbing 21-year-old, Roy Harry, during an argument at New Star Back dam, Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini).

Pritchard, of Barimanobo Village, Mabaruma, Region One, appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where he was accused of committing the act.

Pritchard was not required to plead to the charge which alleged that he murdered Harry, his co-worker. He will return to court on May 3.

According to police reports, Pritchard and Harry worked together at a mining camp.

It is alleged that, on the day in question, the two men were consuming alcohol which eventually led to an argument over a female acquaintance.

The disagreement reportedly resulted in a fight between the men.

It is alleged that Pritchard wielded a knife against Harry, and fatally stabbed him in his chest.

According to reports, Pritchard was later arrested by police along a trail at Baramita, while attempting to escape.