Two Accused Face Assault Charges Over Alleged Clothes Ownership

Two men, Harry Kallon and Foday Kallon, have appeared before Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on assault-related charges arising from a dispute over the ownership of clothes.

During the court proceedings, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh, leading the prosecution, presented evidence from the first prosecution witness, Mohamed Kamara.

Kamara, an unemployed man, told the court that he recognized both accused persons and identified them in the dock. He testified that on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Walker Lane off Berwick Street in the Western Area of Freetown, he was allegedly assaulted by the accused following an argument over a piece of clothing.

According to Kamara, the incident occurred after he was accused of wearing clothes allegedly belonging to the second accused, Foday Kallon. He said the disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation involving the accused and another individual.

The witness further stated that he later reported the matter to the police and made a statement regarding the incident. However, he told the court that his statement was neither read over nor explained to him by the police. Kamara also informed the court that he received medical treatment after the alleged assault.

The prosecution’s second witness, Detective Josephus Musa, testified that he attempted to obtain an additional caution statement from the first accused, Harry Kallon. He said the accused was informed of his constitutional rights, including his right to legal representation.

Detective Musa identified the additional caution statement, which was tendered and admitted into evidence as part of the court’s records.

Prosecutor Conteh informed the court that the accused persons are charged with three counts: wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, malicious wounding, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, all contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861.

After reviewing the evidence presented, Magistrate John Manso Fornah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the charges. The matter was adjourned to January 16, 2026, for further hearing. The accused persons were remanded in custody pending the next court date.