Man accused of murdering best friend

AN ESTATE manager was arraigned yesterday on a charge of killing his best friend.

Rayard Mohammed, of Tunapuna, pleaded not guilty to murder when he appeared before Justice Rajendra Narine in the Port-of-Spain Second Assizes. Mohammed is charged with chopping Sherwin Peter to death on August 28, 2001, at Four Roads, Tamana. He is being represented by Senior Counsel Israel Khan and Ricky Rahim while senior prosecutor Jeron Joseph is appearing for the State.