By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after he attacked and seriously injured another man with a cutlass on Malcolm Road in March.
Senior Magistrate Shaka Serville sentenced Omar “Landlord” Adderley, 44, for grievous harm. Adderley chopped Tanario McKenzie on his face and head with a cutlass on March 1.
Prosecutor Inspector Cordero Farrington said McKenzie confronted the defendant for dragging a cutlass on the road while children were playing before he was chopped with the weapon.
The prosecutor said the victim passed out as a result of the attack and had to be treated in hospital. Inspector Farrington said the victim was in the hospital for four days and suffered a seizure and had to get stitches.
A witness claimed she heard the defendant say he was going to kill someone.
Inspector Farrington indicated a video of the attack was posted online.
The defendant admitted attacking McKenzie, but claimed it was because he was trying to break into his house.
The defendant pleaded guilty at an earlier court date just before witnesses gave their evidence.
Although the court was awaiting a psychological report, Adderley insisted they move on to sentencing. He said that he “wanted to get this over with”. He also claimed he had a mother and kids to take care of.
Inspector Farrington asked for the highest sentence possible noting the life-threatening injuries the victim received.
Magistrate Serville said the defendant could have killed McKenzie and that the charge was just below attempted murder. The magistrate said the defendant could have faced a maximum of seven years in prison.
Adderley was sentenced to two years at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, during which time it was recommended he be enrolled in plumbing courses.
Magistrate Serville told the defendant he did not have to let this offence define him. He was also informed of his right to appeal.
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