Capoey logger remanded to prison for attempted murder

Arkanel Edwards, a 22-year-old logger of Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, was on Tuesday charged with attempted murder.

Edwards was charged with committing the act on Mark Rodrigues, a 42-year-old labourer, on March 11, 2023 at Capoey Mission.

The case was heard on Tuesday at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Esther Sam. Edwards was not required to plea to the charge.

The prosecutor objected to bail and the accused was remanded to prison. The case was adjourned to October 17, 2023, for disclosure of statements.