A 38-year-old carpenter accused of attempting to take his own life was yesterday remanded to prison when he made his appearance before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The allegation against Kemford Bagot is that on August 18 at Tucville, Georgetown, he attempted to commit suicide. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
Bagot who was unrepresented by counsel in an application for bail said that he works as a carpenter and resides at lot 3 Tucville Housing Scheme, Squatting Area.
The prosecution, however, objected to the defendant being granted his pretrial liberty, stating that if he was admitted to bail he would pose a danger to himself.
When asked by the court if he is mentally or physically incapacitated in any way and if he lives with anyone, Bagot responded in the affirmative and said that he lives with his girlfriend.
The court then acceded to the prosecution’s request and informed Bagot that he would be remanded to prison.
After being told that his pretrial liberty was denied, the man calmly responded, “but my worship it was not like that.”
The court further ordered the prosecution to ensure that Bagot is provided with medical assistance.
The matter will be called again on September 27.
