20-year-old committed to stand trial in High Court

Twenty-year-old Nicholas Hercules of Lot 44 Princes Street, Georgetown, was on Friday committed to stand trial at the High Court by Magistrate Judy Latchman, who ruled that a prima facie case was made out against him for the murder of Carlos Solomon.
Magistrate Latchman noted while handing down her ruling that the prosecution provided substantial evidence to the court against the defendant, who failed to negate the prosecution’s case.
It is alleged that on April 1, 2015, at Princes Street, Hercules murdered 21-year-old Solomon.
In response to the Magistrate’s ruling, the defendant blurted out in the packed court that he is innocent of the charge. In a previous court hearing, the defendant’s Attorney, Lyndon Amsterdam, argued that it was the deceased – Solomon – who inflicted injuries on his client with a knife.
Police Prosecutor Simone Payne told the court that Hercules and Solomon knew each other and resided together. She added that on the day in question, the defendant and Solomon were involved in an argument that spiralled out of control and Hercules pulled out a knife and dealt Solomon a stab to his armpit.
Payne revealed that Solomon succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
The court heard that Solomon received a fatal stab in the region of his heart by the accused who is said to be his stepfather’s grandson.
According to reports, Hercules was nabbed at the Alberttown Police Station after he went to report the matter. The Police were forced to chase after the accused after he sprinted from officers when he learnt of Solomon’s demise.
Initial reports from family members indicate that Solomon and Hercules never got along with one other. It was reported that Solomon received several threats from the accused before his death.