Man Claims Police Brutality, But He’s the One Facing Charges
A nineteen-year-old father from Baracat Street, Andrew Guild, says he was assaulted by police, but it’s Guild who’s now before the court, accused of attacking an officer. After spending two nights in lockdown, Guild was escorted to the Belize City Magistrate’s Court this morning. He was read a single charge of aggravated assault on Police Constable Kenton Arzu. Though unrepresented, Guild got legal advice from attorney Richard “Dickie” Bradley and pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail of two thousand dollars with conditions, including no contact with the officer or witnesses and weekly check-ins starting this Friday. The charge stems from a July twenty-seventh incident. Police say they intercepted Guild driving a pickup with no plates. He was reportedly wanted for questioning in a shooting. According to officers, Guild resisted arrest and shoved PC Arzu during the confrontation. He was subdued and taken into custody. Guild spoke with a court reporter following his arraignment earlier today.
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