A 21-year-old plant operator has appeared virtually before a Master of the High Court charged with Manslaughter of Sunil Andrews, which occurred on April 11th, 2024.

ZION ST. ROSE, of Matura, was charged with the offence when he appeared before the Court on Tuesday 7th May 2024. The Sufficiency Hearing is set for December 2nd, 2024.

According to the TTPS, Andrews, aka ‘Vine’, 37, of Toco Main Road, Matura, was at his home when he was visited by a man known to him. It is alleged that an argument ensued between the two, during which the victim armed himself with a cutlass and made threats towards the man.

During the altercation, it is alleged the man pushed the victim off a precipice resulting in fatal injuries. He died at the scene. The suspect was arrested on May 1st, 2024 at his home by officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), Region Two.

Investigations were supervised by ASP Victor, Insp. Ramjag, W/Insp. Sylvester and Insp. (Ag.) Simon, all of HBI Region Two. St. Rose was charged with the offence on Monday 6th May 2024, by WPC White, also of HBI Region Two.