Miner accused of assaulting businesswoman after she rejected his advances remanded
Roy John, a 28-year-old miner who is accused of assaulting a businesswoman, has been slapped with a felonious wounding charge and remanded to prison.
The 28-year-old miner, who hails from Friendship Village, Pomeroon River, appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed in the Bartica Magistrate's Court and denied the charge when it was read to him.
John was remanded to prison, and the case was adjourned to May 20, 2024. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), John allegedly assaulted the 51-year-old businesswoman after she rejected his advances.
Reports suggest that the woman was standing outside a camp when John approached her and made advances, which she declined. This reportedly angered John, who then proceeded to assault her, causing lacerations to her face and body.
After the incident, the woman reported the assault to the police, and she was subsequently escorted to the Issano Health Centre for medical treatment. She was later referred to the Bartica Hospital for further care. The 28-year-old miner was arrested and charged.
