Ann’s Grove man on self-bail after felonious wounding charge

A 25-year-old painter from Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was on Tuesday granted self-bail after being charged with felonious wounding in connection with an alleged attack on a fellow villager.

Careme Charles, of Middle Street, Ann’s Grove, ECD, was arrested on June 27 by a rank from the Enmore Police Station. He was charged with felonious wounding, contrary to Section 57(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
Charles is accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Leary Herod, a 24-year-old labourer, also of Ann’s Grove, during an incident that occurred on the same day of his arrest.
He appeared on Tuesday at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Orinthia Schmidt, where the charge was read to him. Charles pleaded not guilty to the allegation.
However, during the hearing, the virtual complainant, Herod, opted to offer no evidence in the matter. As a result, the accused was released on self-bail, and the case was adjourned to August 4 for report.
Police have not released further details on the nature of the incident.