Justice Sandil Kissoon sentenced 24-year-old Himchand Kenswim, called “Popcorn”, to time served after he pleaded guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm.
Kenswim was initially indicted for the attempted murder committed on Trevor Spencer. The charge stated that on April 14, 2017, at D’Urban Backlands, with intent to murder, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Spencer.
The offence attracts a penalty of 19 months’ imprisonment; however, after pleading guilty to the charge, instituted in 2018, and having spent 18 months on remand, the defendant’s sentence was deducted.
Justice Kissoon, having considered this, sentenced the man to time served. It was previously reported that Kenswim and the victim were involved in a heated argument after the victim asked him to remove from a stairway.
However, Kenswim refused and as a result, the victim journeyed to the police station to file a complaint. While making his way back, Spencer was confronted by Kenswim, who dealt him several lashes to his head. Following the incident, Kenswim fled the jurisdiction and was only captured in June 2018.
During a Preliminary Inquiry, Kenswim had claimed self-defence. He indicated that the man slapped him and he retaliated.
