A FARMER of Koberima Village, Mabaruma was on Friday placed on $250,000 bail by Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for setting fire to his wife’s house.
Henry Joseph pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on Monday, October 27 at Koberima Village, Mabaruma, in the North West District, he set fire to the house of Vivian Joseph with intent to injure or disfigure the said victim.
The court heard that the virtual complainant (VC) and the defendant are married with one child and on the day in question; they had a misunderstanding over money. The defendant then went out and consumed alcohol and on his return set fire to the house.
Subsequently, the matter was reported and Joseph was arrested and charged for the offence.
Representing the defendant was attorney-at-law, Mr. Mark Conway. He requested bail in a reasonable sum, stating that his client does not have any prior or pending matters.
Meanwhile, Police Prosecutor Michael Grant did not oppose bail but asked that bail be granted in a substantial sum.
Bail was granted and the case was transferred to the Mabaruma Court for November 17.