HAIMRAJ Narine, a 22-year-old taxi driver from Aberdeen, Essequibo Coast, was charged with “Rape of a Child under (16) years,” on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on May 13, 2023 on the Essequibo Coast. The case was heard at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before Her Worship, Ms Tamieka Clarke, where a paper committal was held and all relevant statements and documents were tendered and marked as exhibits.
Magistrate Clarke ruled that based on the “sufficient” evidence before the court, she is committing the accused to stand trial at the next practical session at the Suddie Supreme Criminal Court. Bail was granted in the sum of $150,000.