A 34-year-old miner who allegedly dealt his General Manager several chops to his face with a cutlass following an argument, was remanded to prison yesterday, after being charged with attempted murder.
Kenny Paul was not required to plead to the indictable offence, which alleges that on May 17, 2019, at Maribunta Backdam, Mahdia, with intent to commit murder, he unlawfully wounded Paul Troy.
Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield objected to bail being granted to the defendant, based on the seriousness of the offence and the fact that Troy is still hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
On the day in question, according to Mansfield, Paul and Troy had a misunderstanding, which resulted in Paul arming himself with a cutlass and subsequently dealing several chops to Troy’s left hand and face. Troy was then transported to the Mahdia Regional Hospital, after which he was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he is currently recuperating.
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan subsequently transferred the matter to the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court and remanded Paul to prison until July 16, 2019. She also ordered that Paul receive counselling while awaiting his preliminary inquiry (PI).
