The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A 41-year-old man was remanded into prison on Christmas Eve for the brutal attack of 44-year-old mother-of-two Latasha Rolle near Poinciana Avenue earlier this month that left her with two broken legs.

Senior Magistrate Anishka Isaacs arraigned Lavardo Knowles on Dangerous Harm.

Knowles allegedly attacked and seriously beat  Ms Rolle about the body after getting off a bus on Baillou Hill Road and Poinciana Avenue on the morning of  December 17.

The victim in this matter claims that she did not know the accused. She further alleged that the defendant told her that she looks like his wife.

Ms Rolle was eventually rescued by a passing Samaritan who came to her aid. The victim reportedly suffered two broken legs and required treatment in hospital as a result of the attack.

She also suffered a broken nose and several bruises.

A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media.

The defendant stood somberly before magistrate during his arraignment.

The defendant was informed was informed that he was not required to enter a plea at that time. He was told that his matter would be transferred to the Supreme Court through a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).

Knowles will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until his VBI is served on April 10, 2025.

Before being taking into remand he was informed of his right to apply for bail through the higher court.

Assistant Superintendent of Police S Coakley served as the prosecutor.