Chinese supermarket manager charged for attempted murder

The manager of Fresco Supermarket, Diamond Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Tuesday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan slapped with an attempted murder charge.
Twenty-eight-year-old Xino Xi Qu, of Lot 1B Diamond Public Road, appeared before Chief Magistrate McLennan and was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on April 22, 2019 at Diamond Public Road, with intent to commit murder, he wounded Gregory Solomon.
Xino’s Attorney-At-Law in a bail application told the court his client has no previous conviction and bail should be granted in a reasonable sum.
Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield informed the court that on April 22, the Virtual Complainant (VC) was shopping in the supermarket and after leaving he was confronted by the manager, who accused him of stealing cash that was left on the counter. According to the prosecution’s case, the defendant rushed up behind the VC and hit him to the head causing the man to fall to the ground where he was dealt several cuffs and kicks.
The matter was reported to the Grove Police Station. The VC was picked to and taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre for treatment; however, because of the severity of his injuries, he was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted. The accused was later arrested. The court was informed that after being discharged from Georgetown Public Hospital, the victim was now wheelchair-bound owing to his injuries. The manager was released on $400,000 bail on the condition that he reports to the Grove Police Station weekly until the conclusion of the case.
The matter will continue on May 2, 2019.