A man accused of assaulting another individual after a chicken bone accidentally hit him will learn on October 9 about the potential impact of a court-mandated social enquiry report on his sentencing.

Dennis Plummer appeared in the St James Parish Court before the presiding judge, Natiesha Fairclough-Hylton, last week Wednesday, facing charges of unlawful wounding.

According to the evidence presented by the prosecution, the incident occurred in Spring Mount on July 14 around 12:30 am.

At the time, the complainant was at a shop consuming beverages and chicken. He reportedly discarded a chicken bone outside the shop, which inadvertently struck the accused.

Plummer subsequently used a knife to strike the complainant above his left eye, resulting in a wound.

The court was also informed that the complainant would require surgery due to the injury.

After the allegations were outlined, Judge Fairclough-Hylton asked the defendant about the harm inflicted by the chicken bone.

“What injury did the chicken bone cause you?” the judge asked the defendant.

“No injury,” Plummer responded.

The judge then requested a social enquiry report and extended Plummer’s bail until October 9 when he will be sentenced.