Lindener fined for assaulting mother

A Lindener, who appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Linden Magistrate’s Court, was found guilty of assaulting his mother.
Nigel Carrington, 52, was also charged with making use of abusive language against his mother, but that charge was dismissed as a result of insufficient evidence.
The court heard that the defendant “chucked” his mother on the day in question as she sought to have him remove his bicycle from a step at her Independence Avenue, Mackenzie, Linden home. The court further heard that the defendant took away a mop stick, which the woman had in her possession at the time and broke it into three pieces.
Carrington, however, denied the allegation, noting rather that she “lashed” him with the stick. Magistrate Nurse then indicated that the Virtual Complainant in her testimony gave no indication of being dishonest, thereby rendering the defendant guilty as charged.
He was fined $10,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in him serving two weeks in prison. After being fined, Carrington apologised for his actions, stating “you don’t hurt the ones you love”, as he maintained that he did not assault his mother.
He was also placed on a bond to keep the peace for a year or serve time at the Camp Street Prison.