A 36-year-old security officer was on Wednesday remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder, in connection with a chopping incident that left a man hospitalised on life support.
Kennard Persaud
Kennard Persaud of Water Street Squatting Area, Tiger Bay, Stabroek, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge.
The charge alleges that on March 6, 2025, at Croal Street, Georgetown, Persaud attempted to murder Delon Alexander Barton by chopping him about his body. Barton was picked up and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
According to the prosecution, there is video and audio evidence, in which Persaud allegedly admits to chopping the victim. Based on the strength of the evidence and the critical condition of the victim, who is currently on life support, the prosecution strongly objected to bail.
Magistrate McGusty upheld the prosecution’s objections and remanded Persaud to prison. He is expected to return to court on May 7 for a report.
