Days after trying to rob a young woman, a Grove man found himself blaming alcohol for his actions while apologising to his intended victim.
Sherif Ahmad admitted to the crime and was sentenced to 18 months in jail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court 1.
The court heard that at about 9:05 pm on Thurs-day, March 27, 18-year-old Jennifer Asharan was walking along High Street, Georgetown when she was approached by Ahmad. At the time, Asharan had her cellular phone in her left hand and it was snatched by the man. A scuffle ensued and a