Guard to stand trial for murder

Arnott Fabien, employee of Imjin Security, was yesterday committed by Chief Magistrate Sherman Mc Nicolls to stand trial for the January 7 murder of a fellow security guard. Fabien, 38, of Irvine Street, Petit Bourg, was charged with the murder of 48-year-old Victor Mc Donald at North Post Road, Diego Martin. Fabien was arrested following investigations by ASP Fredericks, Insp Narcis Cadette, Sgt Anthony Lezama and other officers of the West End Police Station. The charge was laid indictably by Sgt Lezama.

Lezama, the last of 21 witnesses called to give evidence in the matter, testified yesterday. In his closing submission, defence attorney Lewellin Thompson attempted to make a case for self-defence. Fabien also reserved the right to call any witnesses or give evidence on his behalf. Magistrate Mc Nicolls then told Fabien he was satisfied that a prima facie case had been made against him and that he would have to stand trial at  the High Court.