Electrician remanded following assault on sister, mother

February 12 2026

A 31-year-old electrician was remanded to prison after he was accused of assaulting his sister and using abusive and threatening language towards her and their mother during an incident in Georgetown.

Adwan Kanhai appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The charges allege that on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Lot 62 Durban Street Lodge, Georgetown, Kanhai assaulted his sister, Aria Richmond, and directed abusive and threatening language towards her.

He is further accused, in two additional charges, of using abusive and threatening language towards his mother, Arita Griffith, at the same location on the same day.

During the proceedings, the prosecution informed the court that Kanhai resides in the same yard as Richmond, occupying a building at the back of the property.

On the day of the incident, the accused was reportedly behaving in a disorderly manner outside the home. When Richmond confronted him about his aggressive conduct and asked him to stop, he allegedly ignored her and continued acting erratically.

The prosecutor told the court that Kanhai had been drinking and smoking at the time, which was said to have contributed to his behaviour.

The court further heard that after repeated warnings for him to desist, one of the complainants threw water on him in an effort to ward him off.

It was alleged that Kanhai then punched Richmond twice in the face. The prosecution confirmed that the two are siblings.

During the hearing, Kanhai initially refused to provide his full address, stating only that he lived “with his sister.” Richmond later clarified that he resided in the same yard at the back of the property.

When questioned again by Magistrate McGusty, the accused stated that he lived “at the same address.”

Magistrate McGusty noted the accused’s failure to clearly state his address and cited this as one of the reasons for denying bail.

Given the familial relationship between the parties, the Magistrate ordered that a probation officer prepare a report.

Richmond requested that her brother be sent for rehabilitation.

However, the Magistrate explained that rehabilitation could only be considered if the accused admitted to committing the offences, which he did not.

Throughout the hearing, Kanhai repeatedly stated “not guilty” as the charges were read, at times appearing to pause before entering his pleas.

The matter was adjourned to February 25, and Kanhai was remanded to prison.