Waterman admits to assaulting man over damaged tool

A 22-year-old St Michael man has pleaded guilty to assault but is awaiting sentencing.

Jaydon Brandon Lee Waterman of Black Rock Main Road admitted to assaulting Vidja Daniels, occasioning him actual bodily harm, on July 19, 2023.

When Waterman appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Monday, the court heard that Daniels had borrowed a Stihl angle grinder from the accused which stopped working after he returned it. Daniels gave Waterman $150 for it but the accused continued complaining about the tool.

On the mentioned date, the complainant was walking along Black Rock Main Road with a friend when he was struck in the back of the head several times with a piece of wood by the accused. He reported the matter to the police and sought medical attention.

Waterman was subsequently arrested and charged.

Granting Waterman personal bail of $1 000, Magistrate Burke requested a medical report and adjourned the matter until December 11, 2023.