Father of Seven Remanded on Attempted Murder Charge
September 22 2025
A 41-year-old father of seven was recently remanded to prison after being charged with attempted murder and several other offences following two separate incidents at the Stabroek Market area earlier this month.
Oswald Wayne of 97 Section A, Block Y, Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he was not required to plead to the attempted murder charge.
It is alleged that on September 10, 2025, at Stabroek Market, Wayne unlawfully and maliciously wounded Nelly Farley with intent to murder him. Prosecutor facts indicated that Farley remains in a serious condition and is presently unable to speak.
The Police prosecutor objected to bail, stressing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence, and the condition of the complainant. Magistrate McGusty upheld the objection, refusing bail and remanding Wayne to prison.
The matter was adjourned to October 1 for a report on the virtual complainant’s medical status.
In addition to the attempted murder allegation, Wayne faced three other charges in relation to an incident on September 12, 2025, at the Stabroek Market Police Outpost.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of behaving disorderly in a public place, using abusive language to Police Lance Corporal Lynch, and assaulting the said officer while he was executing his duties.
Bail was granted in the sums of $10,000, $10,000, and $15,000 respectively on those charges.
Wayne’s attorney, Audreanna Thompson, told the court that her client is a father of seven children—most of whom are minors—and resides with his wife at Golden Grove. She urged the court to consider his family responsibilities.
Despite those submissions, the Chief Magistrate ordered that Wayne remain behind bars on the attempted murder charge while the case progresses.
