By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
TWO men expressed sincere remorse after admitting to injuring a six-year-old girl while fighting on Cabbage Beach earlier this month.
Senior Magistrate Shaka Serville arraigned Nicklas Major and Awince Lassaver on causing harm and fighting in a public place.
The defendants were engaged in a physical altercation when Major accidentally fell on top of the child.
The defendants immediately stopped fighting and rushed the girl to receive medical attention.
The victim reportedly had to receive 33 stitches to her head and had scratches on her face.
The girl appeared in court with a bandage on her head.
Both defendants pleaded guilty to the charges.
The accused said they were sorry for the incident.
Major had tears in his eyes as he bent down and personally apologised to the little girl, who he identified as his goddaughter.
Both volunteered to pay for the girl’s medical bills.
The victim’s mother told the magistrate that she wished the defendants didn’t perpetrate the act. She said both are of good character and often help her in life. She expressed her wish that neither man go to jail for the offence. She hopes they learn a lesson.
The girl’s mother indicated that her child still has pending doctor visits and remains on medication. She also noted that doctors recommend that her daughter remain inside this holiday season.
Prosecutor Inspector Cordero Farrington recommended that the accused be placed on a three-year probation period.
While Magistrate Serville scolded the defendants for their reckless actions, he allowed the pair bail on their recognisance until they return for sentencing next week.
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