Man out on bail after attacking babymother's mom

A man accused of wounding the 53-year-old mother of his babymother, had his bail extended when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday.

Charged with unlawful wounding is 38-year-old mail dispatcher Howard Blackwood of an August Town, Kingston 7 address.

Allegations are that on August 29, the female complainant, who is grandmother to Blackwood's child, was at home when she and the accused man had an argument. It is believed that the argument escalated to the point where at that time, the angered accused man punched the complainant on her mouth, damaging her teeth and lips.

Upon hearing the allegations against the accused, Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey sought to counsel Blackwood, taking to special care to explain the sanctity of family relations stating: "This is the mother of your girlfriend, and the grandmother of your child. So the same way your blood run through your child's veins, her blood run through your child's veins."

"What kind of baby her daughter have for you?" RM Pusey inquired of the accused.

"Girl baby, Your Honour," Blackwood replied.

In a solemn tone, the sitting magistrate asked him how he would feel about his daughter being treated in a similar manner when she is older.

Blackwood appeared humbled by the query.

The court heard that the complainant spent approximately $5,000 in medical expenses, pending additional fees that are to be paid successive to a dental procedure.

"All right, I going put of the sentencing and you going come back and tell me how much it cost to fix the teeth," RM Pusey said, directing her attention to the complainant

Subsequently, the accused man had his bail extended until October 3, when he is to reappear.

- B.B