Teenagers bailed on violence charges

Two teenagers accused of unlawful violence and assault have been granted bail after appearing in a Bridgetown court.

Dagion Delisle Ifill, 19, of Perfection Road, Bush Hall, and a 17-year-old were not required to plead to the charge that, being present together, they used or threatened unlawful violence and their conduct was such as would cause Aaron Welch-Gittens to fear for his personal safety on August 18.

No pleas were taken to the charge that they assaulted Welch-Gittens, causing him actual bodily harm on the same date.

There was no objection to their release, and Magistrate Manila Renee granted them bail of $5 000 each and adjourned the case until November 26.

The magistrate issued a stern warning for them to stay away from the complainant.

“If you see him on the road, head in the next direction. Have nothing to do with him or your bail may be revoked,” she ordered as the teenagers left the dock of the No. 2 District ‘A’ Magistrates Court.

Ifill is represented by defence attorney Shadia Simpson, while counsel Rene Forde appeared for the 17-year-old accused.

(JB)