A MINER was remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, after he appeared before her charged with unlawfully assaulting his sister with intent to maim, disfigure or to cause her grievous bodily harm.Daniel Young, 28 of Lot 49 East La Penitence, Georgetown, denied the allegation which stated that on March 15,at East La Penitence, with intent to maim, disfigure or to cause grievous bodily harm, he unlawfully assaulted Natasha Daniels.

The court was told that the virtual complainant (VC) and her brother live at the same address. It is alleged that on the day in question, the siblings had an argument over the cooking of food, when the defendant threatened her; when she reported the matter to the police around 10:30 hrs, he disappeared. Later that day around 13:00 hrs, the VC was washing clothes when her brother came behind her with a pot of boiling rice and doused her with it, causing her to receive third-degree burns about her body. He then proceeded to deal her several lashes to her head with the said pot and when she lapsed into unconsciousness, the defendant made good his escape. He was however subsequently arrested and charged, after the matter was reported. The VC was rushed to the Georgetown Hospital, where she is said to be in critical condition.
The prosecution objected to bail on the ground of the nature, gravity and prevalence of the offence along with the penalty which the charge attracts. Grant also opposed bail on the grounds that the VC is still hospitalised in critical condition.
The man who was unrepresented by counsel, was refused bail. The matter stands adjourned until March 23 for statements.