On 9.10.23, Police arrested and charged Mazie
Cumberbatch, 25-year-old Baker of Cane Hall with the offence of Grievous Bodily Harm.
Investigation revealed that the accused allegedly inflicted Grievous Bodily Harm on a
50-year-old Shopkeeper of Upper Cane Hall by chopping him on the left side of his
head and on his left hand with a cutlass. The incident occurred in Arnos Vale on
07.10.23 about 12:15 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Cumberbatch appeared at the Calliaqua Magistrate
Court and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was fined $1,500EC. The sum of $500.00EC
was to be paid immediately, or six months imprisonment. The balance is to be paid in
two (2) months or six (6) months in prison. The defendant was also ordered to pay
$1000 EC in compensation to the complainant in four (4) months or eight (8) months
imprisonment.