A 37-year-old miner of Mabaruma, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) was on Monday arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for unlawfully and maliciously inflicting injuries on another during a brawl.
Alex Bovell on August 24, 2017, at St Elizabeth Backdam, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), allegedly injured Clive Hope during a drunken brawl. 
According to the prosecution’s case, an argument ensued between the two parties which quickly escalated into a physical battle. Bovell reportedly grabbed a piece of lumber and dealt the complainant several lashes about his body before escaping.
However, he was apprehended shortly afterwards by Police.
In court on Monday, Bovell denied the allegation read to him by Magistrate McLennan. Police Prosecutor Arvin Moore indicated that the victim suffered a fractured skull and remains hospitalised at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Bail was objected to by the prosecution, taking into consideration the seriousness of the offence and the extent of injuries suffered by the victim as a result of the accused’s actions.
The unrepresented accused indicated to the court that he is employed as a miner in Mahdia, Region Eight.
Bail was refused and he was remanded to prison until September 18, when the case will be called again.
