A Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini) shopkeeper was on Tuesday remanded by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for stabbing his stepbrother in a dispute over an electricity bill.
It is alleged that on January 15, 2017, Warren Welcome unlawfully and maliciously wounded his stepbrother, Steven Bell, with intent to harm, maim, disfigure or cause actual bodily harm.
Warren Welcome
According to the prosecution, both parties reside in the Port Kaituma Water Front area. On the day of the incident, an argument erupted over the payment of $5000 for the utility bill. It is alleged that the Virtual Complainant approached Welcome and requested that he pay the electricity bill, but the defendant, who was intoxicated, broke a jar and stabbed the victim to his neck. As a result, he was rushed to the Port Kaituma Regional Hospital.
The prosecution contended that the VC was still receiving treatment for his injuries and as such, objected to bail. The prosecution’s submissions were upheld and Welcome was remanded to prison. The case will continue on February 7 at the Matthews Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
