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Teen on attempted murder charge

– Screwdriver still stuck in victim’s neck – Prosecutor

 

A young mason was on Thursday remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman charged with attempted murder.

Akeem Dazzel, 18, of Lot 173 Campbell Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which stated that on 15 November at James Street, Albouystown, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Jamal Nicholas, with intent to commit murder.

The details surrounding the charge were not revealed in Court however, Defence Attorney Clive Forde alleged that on the day in question his client was attacked by a group of young men while walking home and acted in self-defence. He stated that Dazzel was injured on multiple parts of his body during the scuffle.

Police Prosecutor Kerry Bostvick revealed that the VC is still hospitalized, adding that the screwdriver is still lodged in his neck.

As such bail application was denied and the teen remanded.

The case will continue on December 

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