Attempted murder accused on $750,000 bail

A man accused of attempted murder was granted $750,000 bail on Wednesday by Magistrate Esther Sam. David Forde, 25, a market vendor of Lot 553 C Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown; and New Road, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court.
It is alleged that on November 20, at Suddie Market on the Essequibo Coast, Forde unlawfully and maliciously wounded Roy Thorne, with the intent to murder him.

The accused was not required to plead to the indictable charge.
According to reports, Forde and Thorne called “Short Boss”, 30, a singer of Lot 38 Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE), were involved in a heated argument on the day in question.
It is alleged that Forde whipped out a knife and stabbed Thorne in his abdomen. The injured man was reportedly taken to the Suddie Public Hospital, where he remains a patient.
As per the condition of bail, Forde is required to report to the Charity Police Station every Monday and Wednesday until the hearing and determination of a Preliminary Inquiry/trial. (g1)