Jailed for robbing ex-girlfriend

Prosecutor Cleydon Seedan told the court that at about 8. 25 am on Wednesday, at Pointe-a-Pierre Road in San Fernando, the woman was seated in a taxi. Skerrit opened the rear right door leaned into the car and pulled a gold chain from the woman’s neck causing it to burst. He then snatched her purse and walked off with her in pursuit.

The purse which was valued $150, contained $150 as well as other items. The woman saw a police vehicle proceeding along Upper High Street and told officers she had just been robbed.

Skerrit was held near La Pique Plaza. Yesterday, Skerrit said the incident was a “domestic situation that got out of hand.” He added that in November the woman moved out of his parent’s home, where they were living. However, he claimed they had been “in communication” for the past six months.