A welder who allegedly stabbed his stepfather during an argument was remanded to prison on Thursday when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Joel Persaud of Lot 16 Public Road, Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, stood before Magistrate Ann McLennan. The charge stated that on June 16, 2019, at Little Diamond Public Road, with intent to commit murder, he wounded George Jones.
Joel Persaud
The prosecution is contending that on June 16, Persaud asked his mother for some food and she refused, causing him to become annoyed.
According to the prosecution’s case, the man became abusive towards his mother, which led his stepfather, who was at home at the time, to intervene. During an argument, Persaud allegedly dealt Jones several stabs. Jones was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he was admitted and remains a patient.
In court on Thursday, Persaud proceeded to tell the court that on the day in question, he was eating when he got chopped to his back with a cutlass by his stepfather. He stated that he began to run to his neighbour’s residence when he fell down. The man stated that the police were summoned and they took him to the hospital. He furthered claimed that he did not sign any statement.
Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield said that the Virtual Complainant is in a serious condition and, therefore, he should not be released on bail. The prosecutor noted that three witnesses, who reside at the same address as Persaud, have given statements against the accused.
After listening to the Prosecutor’s submission, Magistrate McLennan remanded the man to prison. The case will continue on July 8, 2019.
