Man accused of stabbing police blanks court

The man of Princes Town, who said his name is “Gaffar” was arrested on Saturday after the alleged incident. However when he was taken into the cell docks of the Princes Town Magistrates Court yesterday, he refused to be taken before a magistrate.

Newsday also learnt that the man also did not allow the police to take his fingerprints. His name was called several times by Magistrate Gail Gonzales.

Court and Process police also made several attempts to take the man before the magistrate but were unsuccessful.

Gonzales said that the matter would have to be adjourned in his absence.

The charges were not read. He is charged with assaulting a police officer and throwing missiles. It is alleged that on Saturday, PC Charles and a colleague were on patrol in Princes Town when they responded to a report that a man was threatening residents near the Princes Town Fire Station. When police arrived, the man allegedly began throwing pieces of steel rods and stones at the officers.

Charles attempted to subdue him when he (the man) allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed him in his back.

He also sustained a cut to left little finger.

Charles fell to the ground injuring his left knee. With the assistance of PC Ramsubhag and other officers who arrived, the man was subdued and taken to the Princes Town Police Station while Charles was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he is receiving treatment. Cpl Malloo laid the charges. The case was adjourned to July 11.