A robbery suspect, who allegedly snatched a policeman’s gun during an attempt to arrest him, was remanded to prison yesterday.
It is alleged that on Christmas Day, Mark Joseph, 18, of Albouystown, robbed Police Constable Andrew Yaw of his service weapon.
Police Prosecutor Venetta Pindar told Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at Georgetown Magistrates’ Court that on the day in question, at Camp Street, Joseph had robbed two Chinese nationals of money and a mobile phone. Pindar added that the victims alerted police patrolling in the area and Constable Yaw was on Camp Street when he attempted to arrest Joseph.
However, Joseph then snatched the firearm from Yaw’s waist and attempted to escape, during which time he was shot. A search was done on his person and stolen items were allegedly found.
Joseph’s lawyer, attorney Clyde Forde, said that his client was going home when he heard the gunshots. He ran and was shot in his right leg.
Pindar objected to bail, saying that Joseph is likely to face another robbery charge.
The lawyer said that his client had no previous charges and was not a flight risk. However, the magistrate ruled in the favour of the prosecution and denied bail for Joseph.
The matter will continue on January 25 in court 1.
