DENZIL Bentick, a 31-year-old construction worker of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, was charged on Thursday with attempted armed robbery and was remanded to prison.

According to a police statement, Bentick was arrested on March 18, 2023 and is accused of committing the act against Ramlakhan Sookoo, called Kishore, at Loo Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

The accused appeared at the Diamond/Golden Grove Magistrates’ Court #2 before Magistrate Judy Latchman, where the charge was read to him.

He pleaded not guilty and was refused bail.

The matter was adjourned to May 22, 2023 for trial.