The Tribune

A SUPREME Court judge will decide today whether two of the three men who failed to appear on Monday for the start of their attempted murder trial will continue to be on bail.

Justice Bernard Turner ordered police to take Andrew Burrows and Gavanthro Knowles into custody yesterday after explaining to them the gravity of their absence.

Warrants of arrest were issued on Monday for Burrows, Knowles, and Geraiceo Brown, who are each facing two counts of attempted murder and a single count of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life.

It is claimed that on September 8, 2010, the three men tried to murder Geovanni Joseph and Jeffrey Anestin.

It is further alleged they were tried to endanger Anestin’s life with a firearm.

The case, being prosecuted by Eucal Bonaby, was expected to get underway Monday morning.

However, none of the defendants were present in court.

Justice Turner asked defence attorneys Terrel Butler, Calvin Seymour and Michael Hanna about the whereabouts of the accused men.

But as the lawyers could not explain the absence of their clients or track them down, the arrest warrants were issued.

Justice Turner ordered that the suretors of the three men be brought to court on October 5 to explain why the accused did not show up.

Yesterday, Knowles and Burrows, along with Ms Butler appeared before Justice Turner to explain why they were absent for the start of trial.

Both men said they were mistaken about the trial date.

The judge explained to them the gravity of not appearing for their trial and said valuable time had been wasted.

He ordered that they be taken to custody and deferred his decision on whether or not he will revoke their bail.