Well-known character Leon Duncan, called “Whistle”, who on numerous occasions was before the court of law on several charges, including murder, and who was shot recently by Police ranks following an alleged robbery, was on Wednesday granted bail for several armed robberies.
Duncan, 28, of Festival City, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown and his alleged accomplice, 20-year-old Wayne Lawrence of Bent Street, Werk-en-Rust, both appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and were granted $150,000 bail each. However, they are still on remand for several other charges which are engaging the attention of the court.
The duo are accused of robbing Shezeena Hoosein of $90,000 on August 25, 2018, on Hadfield Street, Stabroek, Georgetown while being armed and using violence in the course of the robbery.
Information surrounding the robbery indicated that the duo were apprehended on Breda Street, Werk-en-Rust; however, Duncan was shot after he allegedly attempted to disarm one of the arresting officers.
The men allegedly attacked Hoosein, a vendor, around 05:50h on August 25, 2018 gun-butting her to the face before taking off with her cash.
Moreover, Duncan was additionally charged for robbing Nikel Pikerson of his $98,000 gold chain on July 14, 2018 at Second Street, Alberttown.
Further, on April 15, 2018, he reportedly discharged a loaded firearm at the National Gymnasium – an incident for which he was also charged.
And finally, he was slapped with a charge of assaulting two Peace Officers on August 25, 2018, who were at the time executing duties.
Duncan’s lawyer, Keoma Griffith had told the court that his client was shot to his upper right thigh. He noted that he was not able to take care of himself. As such, he requested the granting of the defendant’s pre-trial liberty.
The duo will return to court on October 24, 2018.
