Child rape suspect remanded for attempted murder

A Wisroc, Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) man, Jamal Reagon Forde, otherwise known as “Sugar” who is being investigated for child rape, was on Monday remanded to prison for attempted murder.

Remanded:
Jamal Reagon Forde

Forde, a labourer, appeared before Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Linden Magistrate’s Court. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge which was laid pursuant to the Criminal Law (Offences) Act.
He was arrested for the offences on December 31, 2021. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently seeking legal advice on how to proceed with the rape allegation. Forde will make his next court appearance on January 31, 2022.