One Alaindeh Jallow was on Tuesday arraigned before Magistrate BO Jobe of the Bundung Magistrates Court for assault and causing actual bodily harm to one Bashy Njie.

According to the charge sheet, on 5 October, at Sinchu Alagie, Alaindeh Jallow unlawfully assaulted Bashy Njie by stabbing him on his forehead, left hand and his back.

Taking his plea, the accused pleaded not guilty and said:  "I did not assault him." The case was later adjourned to Wednesday, 31 December 2008, to allow the prosecution to bring his witnesses. The accused was granted bail in the sum of D5000 with a Gambian.