WESLEY Bazil, commonly known as “Trappy,” shocked the courtroom on Wednesday at the Demerara Sexual Offences Court when he attempted suicide moments after being found guilty of rape charges.

Bazil, who is a businessman and shop owner, was on trial before Justice Navindra Singh at the Demerara High Court, facing charges of engaging in sexual activity with a child and the rape of a child under the age of 16.

After three hours of deliberation, on Wednesday, a 12-member jury reached a unanimous decision finding Bazil guilty on both charges. He was remanded to prison to await sentencing.

In an emotionally charged moment, Bazil reacted to the verdict by producing a razor blade and attempting to slit his own throat. However, the swift response of court officers averted a tragedy as they intervened, successfully disarming Bazil and preventing further harm.

However, Bazil became unconscious and had to be rushed to the hospital for medical attention. He is currently receiving treatment under guard.

According to reports, during the month of December, 2020, the victim, 15 at the time, went to Bazil’s shop and he would often sexually molest her. However, during the month of January 2021, the teen was sent to the shop by her parents and Bazil took her to the back of his yard and raped her.

Two months after, the matter was reported to the police after the victim’s parents found her cell- phone and saw the teen’s messages confiding in a friend about the incident.

The state was represented by prosecutors Nefeeza Baig, Tiffani Lyken and Praneta Seeraj.