A bus conductor was yesterday denied bail after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with robbing a police constable.
Euchand Frank, 28, of Lot 39 Cross Street, Werk-en-Rust, was accused of robbing the constable of a cellphone valued $30,000 and $10,000 cash. The incident, during which Frank was said to be armed with a knife, occurred on October 24th at Hadfield Street.
Frank, who appeared before Magistrate Delon Bess, was unrepresented by counsel, and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
According to the prosecution’s report, on the day in question, the constable was on foot patrol and clad in plainclothes when he was approached by the accused and another man, who placed a knife to his neck. The constable later pointed Frank out to ranks on patrol and the money and phone were found in the defendant’s right pants pocket.
Frank, however, told the court that he did not take the phone but admitted to being present with the perpetrator when the robbery occurred. The defendant related that the robber had run away and stashed the articles and he had informed the constable of his innocence. Frank alleged that the rank told him that if he did not take him to find the real thief, all the charges in the matter would be filed against him.
The prosecutor objected to bail being granted due to the penalty the charge attracts and the fact that a weapon was used in the process. It was argued also that if bail was granted to the accused, he may not return to court for trial.
Frank was denied bail by Magistrate Bess who stated that he was not convinced enough reason existed for such to be granted. The defendant will make his next court appearance on November 24th in Court 6.
