Kitty Welder remanded for attempted murder after scissors attack

A 26-year-old welder was on Friday remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder in connection with a brutal stabbing that has left a man hospitalised and fighting for his life.
The accused, Alvin Grannum, of Lot 175 Da Silva Street, Kitty, appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he was formally charged with wounding 32-year-old Dennis Narine with the intent to murder him.

The charge stems from an incident that occurred on July 1, on Republic Street, Kitty, where Grannum is alleged to have stabbed Narine multiple times in the chest during a violent altercation.
According to the police prosecutor, the two men were reportedly involved in a scuffle when Grannum, who was armed with a pair of scissors, inflicted several stab wounds to Narine’s upper body. The victim was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he was admitted to the male surgical ward in critical condition.
The prosecution further disclosed that Grannum admitted to committing the act during a video- and audio-recorded interview conducted by investigators.
In court, the prosecutor strongly objected to bail, citing the severity of the offence, the nature of the weapon used, and the current medical condition of the victim.
“The virtual complainant remains hospitalised in a very critical state,” the prosecutor told the court.
Magistrate McGusty, after enquiring about Narine’s condition, agreed with the prosecution and denied bail, stressing that the seriousness of the allegations and the victim’s fragile state warranted remand at this time.
She added that should the victim’s condition improve, the defence may be allowed to apply for bail at the next hearing.
Grannum was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. The matter was adjourned to August 8, when updates on the victim’s condition are expected to be provided.