Man, 64, accused of killing brother over piece of pork
AN elderly St Andrew farmer who allegedly killed his brother during a dispute over a piece of pork had his bail extended when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The accused, Paul Williams, 64, was ordered to return to court on October 15, an outstanding forensic report is expected to be ready.
The police reported that on August 2, the deceased, 61-year-old Noel Williams, accused his older brother of cooking his piece of pork without his permission and an argument developed.
A man who reportedly intervened in the altercation advised the accused man to leave the premises, which he did.
Allegations are that the accused man returned at approximately 11:30 pm and a dispute again developed between the two, which resulted in a fight.
It is alleged that the accused man used a piece of board to hit the deceased several times in his head and upper body, killing him on the spot.
The accused then fled the location after informing a friend of the incident. The police were summoned and the crime scene processed.
On August 3, the police returned to the Williams’ home where the accused man was apprehended and later arrested and charged.