A man who allegedly assaulted his ex-lower who went to his house to collect her bed, was on Monday charged and appeared before the Providence Magistrates’ Courts.
Andrew Cumberbatch denied the charge, which stated that on November 26, 2019, at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, he unlawfully assaulted Shaneza Europe, so as to cause her actual bodily harm. He appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman.
Police Prosecutor, Shawn Gonsalves informed the court that the Virtual Complaint went to the 28-year-old man’s home to collect her bed but an argument ensued and the VC was asked to leave the premises. According to the prosecutor, a scuffle ensued and Cumberbatch dealt the VC several punches to her face and upper body. The matter was reported to the Police and Cumberbatch was arrested.
In court on Monday, Cumberbatch claimed that the woman was making sexual advances towards him. He was released on $150,000 bail. The case will continue on January 28, 2020.
