A 26-year-old fisherman of Paradise Back Street, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the offence of sexual assault, Police say.
The accused, Hareshwar Ramesh, called “Squash”, was arraigned before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday.
After the charge was read to him, Ramesh pleaded not guilty.
It is alleged that he sexually assaulted a 25-year-old woman on July 14.
Bail was granted in the sum of $300,000.
This case has been postponed until January 3 for disclosure of statements. (G1)
