Four Accused Remanded Over Serious Assault Charges in Freetown

Four men have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown following their arraignment on charges of causing grievous bodily harm, wounding, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 ordered their remand during proceedings held on the same day.

The accused have been identified as Ishmael Turay, 35, a businessman; David Turay, 38, a bar attendant; Ibrahim Paul Sangoh, 32, an electrician; and Mohamed Mohamed Kamara, 32.

They are facing charges in connection with an alleged assault that occurred on July 23, 2026, at No. 2 River Community, off Peninsular Road, Western Area, Freetown.

According to the particulars of the case, the accused allegedly unlawfully and maliciously caused grievous bodily harm to Joseph Kamara with intent to cause him serious injury. They are also charged with wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, allegedly committed at the same location and on the same date.

During the proceedings, the charges were read to the accused, but no pleas were taken as the matter is proceeding by way of committal proceedings.

The prosecution was represented by Assistant Commissioner of Police Juan M.S. Bull, who informed the court that the case and inquiry files had been served on the accused persons’ counsel.

Defence counsel A.O. Gbla acknowledged receipt of the documents and applied for bail on behalf of all four accused under Section 76(1)(c) of the Criminal Procedure Act 2024.

However, Magistrate Jah refused the bail application, citing the seriousness of the charges. The matter was subsequently adjourned to September 23, 2026, for further proceedings.

The four men will remain in custody pending the next court appearance.