Six in court for robbery

The 16-year-old, a 17-year-old, Maximus Edwards, 18, Da-nel Gomez, 18, Jeremiah Howard, 24, and Anton Callender, 24, were taken before Senior Magistrate Joanne Connor to answer the charges. The matter was heard in the Chaguanas First Court.

The charges against the six were laid indictably and they were not called upon to enter pleas.

The charges read to alleged that on June 8, the six had in their possession a pistol and ammunition, not being holders of any Firearm Users Licences. The six were also charged with possession of two imitation guns and two cutlasses. Other charges read were that they attempted to resist or prevent their lawful apprehension.

The magistrate also read that the six accused also committed the act of common assault against police officers Carl Huggins and Dillon Jaggessar.

The alleged incident occurred at Bahadoorsingh Street in Endeavour, Chaguanas.

The incident stemmed from an alleged exchange of gunfire between several men and police officers.

The exhibits were also produced before the court where prosecutor Sgt Wayne Waithe gave a description of each item.

Waithe did not object to bail. Attorney Cedric Neptune represented the 17-year-old and said his client has no previous conviction or pending matters.

Attorney Joseph Honore represented the 16-year-old , Howard and Edwards.

He indicated to the court that Howard and the 16-year-old were beaten by police upon their arrest. Howard, Honore said, sustained injuries to his right eye while the teenager sustained injuries to his left cheek during the beating. Howard, he said is currently pursuing courses in air conditioning and auto mechanics.

He said the 16-yearold wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSE C) examinations and is awaiting results. Attorney Taradath Singh represented Gomez.

In his bail application, Singh said his client is 18 and works as an assistant straightner.

Singh said his client was also beaten by police.

The magistrate ordered that the three accused who were allegedly beaten, be taken to seek medical attention and medical reports on the extent of their injuries be produced at the next hearing. The magistrate granted bail with a surety in the sum of $75,000 to the 16-yearold and 17-year-old.

Bail in the sum of $85,000 was granted to Callender, Gomez, Edwards and Howard