Man Pleads “Not Guilty” To Assault, Wounding & Causing Grievous Bodily Harm To Woman In Rock Hole
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By Alric Lindsay
Allan Garfield Ebanks faced charges in the Grand Court today, December 13, 2024, for common assault against a woman, wounding and causing grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
All the charges relate to the same woman who Ebanks allegedly unlawfully assaulted in Rock Hole, George Town, on June 16, 2024.
After entering his pleas, Justice Richards extended his bail on the following conditions:
- Not to go to Rock Hole
- No contact with the woman directly or indirectly
- Reside at the place previously given to the court.
Ebanks is expected to return to court on June 9, 2025.
Note to readers:
The allegations faced by Ebanks fall under sections 203, 204 and 215 of the Penal Code. These state the following:
Common assault
215. A person who unlawfully assaults another commits an offence and, if the assault is not committed in circumstances for which a greater punishment is provided by this or any other law, is liable to imprisonment for one year.
Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent
203. A person who, unlawfully and maliciously, by any means, wounds or causes grievous bodily harm to a person with intent to do grievous bodily harm to any person or with intent to resist or prevent the lawful apprehension or detainer of any person, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life.
Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm
204. A person who unlawfully and maliciously wounds or inflicts any grievous bodily harm upon any other person, either with or without any weapon or instrument, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for seven years.
