Dayrells Road man, 72, remanded after assault charges

A 72-year-old man accused of assaulting three people on Monday has been remanded after a prosecutor raised concerns about his safety if released on bail.

Jeffery Anderson Blenman of Brathwaites Gap, Dayrells Road, Christ Church, appeared before acting Magistrate Jared Richards in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court and denied assaulting Daveisha Headley, Natasha Carter and Shevon Clarke, causing them actual bodily harm.

He also pleaded not guilty to entering the premises occupied by Carter, having been forbidden to do so by the occupier.

The offences allegedly occurred on July 22.

Prosecutor Sergeant Gazelda Knights objected to bail, telling the court: “The prosecution is concerned for the well-being of the accused who sought refuge at a police station. 

“We would want the court to give us more time to look into the matter to ensure that the environment is not volatile. So unless we are guaranteed that there is not that volatility, the prosecution is objecting to bail.”

Blenman replied: “That’s ok. I don’t mind that” as he was remanded to Dodds until August 19.

(JB)