Father, son remanded on armed robbery charge

A father and son were taken before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday on an armed robbery charge.
The men, 48-year-old Richard Edwards of Lot 30 School Street, Albouystown, Georgetown and 20-year-old Iran Ali of Lot 205 Thomas Street, Kitty, Georgetown, stood before Magistrate Faith McGusty and denied the charge.
It is alleged that on June 11, 2019 at Republic Park, East Bank Demerara, while being armed with a knife, they robbed Toutula Singh a quantity of gold jewellery worth $3 million and $1.7 million totalling $4.7 million which was property of Isiah Kumash.
The prosecution’s case, presented by Police Prosecutor Ceon Blackman, stated that the father was once employed by the Virtual Complainant and had knowledge of where the victim kept her jewellery and cash. He further told the Court that on the day in question, both men pounced on the woman, held her at knife point and robbed her.
Prosecutor Blackman objected to bail being granted, telling the Court that the defendants may try to tamper with the victim. The Prosecutor also cited the prevalence of the offence and the fact that a dangerous weapon was used.
Magistrate McGusty upheld the Prosecutor’s submission and remanded the two men to prison. The matter was adjourned to July 17.