A 59-year-old man was granted bail on Monday when he appeared before the Arima Magistrate’s on two charges – Choking with intent to render incapable of resistance and Choking with intent to render unconsciousness.

The accused was placed on $47,000.00 bail with surety to cover both charges. There was an alternative of $65,000.00 cash bail. He was also instructed to stay 50 feet away from the woman, and not to engage in any threatening or abusive behaviour towards her.

The accused was arrested on Saturday after the woman made a report to the Gender Based Violence Unit ‘Northern Division’.

She alleged that she was at her home with the accused on Friday afternoon, when they got into an argument. It was alleged the accused became annoyed and began to choke her resulting in her losing consciousness for a brief moment. He again held onto her neck and continued choking her.

After making a report the woman was medically examined and a medical certificate obtained on her behalf.

The matter was adjourned to July 20th.