Man charged for cursing Mayor

A 48-YEAR-OLD vendor who allegedly “cursed” newly appointed San Fernando Mayor Ian Atherly, is expected to appear before a San Fernando Magistrate today. The man, who police said had no fixed place of abode, reportedly committed the crime while Atherly was on an unofficial visit to the San Fernando Central Market on Saturday. According to reports, around 11.15 am Atherly was walking around the market when upon nearing the fish section, one of the vendors began shouting obscenities at him. Police said the mayor became annoyed and later went to the San Fernando police station where he made a report and gave a description the person who cursed him. Ag Sgt Bovell, Cpl Charles and PC Rangoo made inquiries and picked up the suspect at the market. Mayor Atherly positively identified the alleged offender, and police charged him with  using obscene language in a public place.