A joint charge was yesterday instituted against former murder accused Kevin France, and Jason Howard, who are accused of attempting to murder a security guard last year.
The joint charge was read to the defendants yesterday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. France had previously been charged alone in this matter.
It is alleged that the two, on October 20, 2016, at Water Street, unlawfully and maliciously wounded Quacy Joseph with the intent to commit murder.