Duo remanded on attempted murder charge

Budram Lenard, 21, and Jarel Williams, 24, two residents of New Amsterdam who are accused of attempting to murder William Christopher, were on Wednesday remanded by New Amsterdam Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh.
It is alleged that on Christmas Day 2022, Christopher was walking along Main Street in New Amsterdam, Berbice when he was attacked and chopped about his right hand and body by Lenard, Williams, and another male.

Christopher was taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where he was admitted as a patient.
Police Prosecutor Corporal Colin Clark, objecting to the defendants being placed on bail, noted that there is a second victim, who is currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital. According to the prosecutor, that victim has not as yet been able to give the Police a statement.
In an application for bail, defense attorney Chandra Sohan, representing both accused, told the court that the accused men are before the court for one matter, and the alleged victim is out of danger. However, Magistrate Singh ruled in favour of the prosecution and remanded the duo. The case will continue on January 10. (G4)