Man charged with attempted murder remanded in custody

A video snapshot of the incident
A video snapshot of the incident

Mandella Gordon is now on remand at the Stock Farm prison after he appeared before a Roseau magistrate on a charge of attempted murder.

Reports are that he used a cutlass to cause several life threatening injuries to Dean Mitchell who is now a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).

The prosecution objected to bail being granted on the fact that Mitchel is still a patient at the hospital with very serious and life threatening injuries.

The incident took place in the vicinity of the Newtown Savannah on Saturday 31st October 2015 at about 6:00 am, according to the police.

According to Sergeant Pelham Jno Baptiste, of the Police Public Relations Committee, the police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at Newtown and upon arrival Dean Mitchel of Newtown was found with many serious wounds to his head and hands.

Mitchel was taken to the PMH where he was examined by a medical doctor and admitted.

On Monday 2nd November 2015, Gordon was arrested and charged with the attempted murder of Mitchel.

A video of the incident, which is circulating on social media, shows Gordon viciously attacking Mitchel with a cutlass.

Mandella is being represented by David Bruney.

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24 Comments

  1. 4-cars
    November 12, 2015

    We human beings, have some creatures walking and living amongst us; and they look just like human beings – But they are not. They are creatures void of the human heart.

  2. De Marine
    November 9, 2015

    This guy with the cutlass and the one with the purple shirt are cowards. They prey on helpless defenseless and unfortunate individuals. How many times do you see them face up with people their match? boy this guy with the purple shirt aself………hmmmmm. just a matter of time.

  3. fingers
    November 8, 2015

    DEMONS I tell you. These people are possess with demons. Give your lives to Jesus. Satan come to Kill, Steal and Destroy lives.

  4. Righteous
    November 8, 2015

    The guy in the Purple Shirt in the video should be charged with accessory as well. The police investigators need to take a close look at that video.

    OLD!!!!

  5. John Paul
    November 7, 2015

    You should wonder why He acted that way because some witnesses saw the City Council Worker threaten and attack Him first with a bicycle frame to His car window and then a knife to the arm.He was parked over a pile of garbage,only then did He react

    • Hhhmmmm
      November 8, 2015

      @ John Paul. My dear brother, there is absolutely no justification for this act of savagery. It does not matter what was done to aggravate him bro. To respond in such a way shows total disregard for human life. I ask myself WHERE DID HE GET THE CUTLASS FROM because that in itself shows intent to kill. If he left the scene which you suggest started this whole episode and went looking for and getting hold of such a deadly weapon to then continue on the find the victim, corner him and utilise this weapon in the way that he did, it shows clearly and intention at the very least, to hurt without regard to the consequences of his actions. He had no fear to either permanently disfigure or fatally injure his victim. This is unacceptable….PERIOD!!! It’s time that people get very long sentences for such brutality in Dominica. A deterrent MUST be found and implemented!! ASAP

  6. The Real Facts
    November 7, 2015

    The picture is upsetting. If this is shown on US and Canadian TV News, it is usually stated, “Viewer discretion advised.” It is also stated, “If there are children in the room, inform them to leave it.” Or “Parental discretion advised.”
    If pictures that are upsetting are shown, I simply tune-off from that channel for a while.
    Dominica does not have this regulation whereby viewers could telephone a complaint department and voice your displeasure about it and ask that the TV Station remove it. It works! I have done that more than once.
    They have a Regulatory Board to also complain to, in writing.

  7. Ex DA Law Man
    November 6, 2015

    Not even an animal treat another animal like that.I hope the court makes an example out of him.But again that’s DA.A place where you can attack a Police Officer with a cutlas,get convicted and sue the police and win.Monkey see, monkey do.That could have been Bertrand in the hospital had he not defended himself.God call Bertrand.

  8. 4-cars
    November 6, 2015

    I mean, I hear of these incidents all the time; But to look at this thug trying to kill another human being is extremely gross. Why would they even think of bailing such a one? Oh my good God please help us. More disaster is coming because our people are very wicked.

  9. preacher
    November 6, 2015

    Sometimes we allow our angry to take control of us
    Is only when we are at stock farm we realize what we have done
    That should a warning to all of us
    take heed

  10. love
    November 6, 2015

    i would jail that guy for a very long time.what u think is a cow or a goat u killing?heartless son of a b—h.

  11. Newkid
    November 6, 2015

    Hhahahahhahah. Priceless. We’re broadcasting this. Update. Worldwide ?. I’m watching this in Quebec. Lao. Embarrassed man. Embarrassed. :twisted:

    • The Real Facts
      November 7, 2015

      Bad publicity for Dominica. It gives them the feeling that there are many bad people in Dominica.
      I have previously resided in Quebec. Will not say what part of Quebec. :lol: Quebec as Ontario and other provinces are not as safe as previously. Crimes and atrocious ones have escalated and will continue to be. As long as people become godless, no prayers in Parliament, the Legislature and schools and immoralities legislated, it will get worst. As God sees and is highly offended,there is a price to pay for that.
      No matter what, people will always be shocked by crimes and the likes of this. This man looks like “a savage person”. I learned this when I resided in Dominica and from childhood too. :lol: This is how I could describe him. What he did projected exactly that, an anti-social person.

    • Tourist from Europe
      November 9, 2015

      Ooohhhh yes- what a way to attract potencial tourists!!! I`m speachless… 8-O

  12. #justsaying
    November 6, 2015

    Mister acting like is pork he cutting. That is guts we.

  13. November 6, 2015

    This video is so sick and disgusting.

    • Jahchild
      November 6, 2015

      Yes indeed extremely sickening to the core,OMG

  14. memoi
    November 6, 2015

    Ok, I seems to have a problem with the way we broadcast things/events on news. Marpin news showed this video last night and it left a bad taste in my mouth. I think marpin should be more responsible as to what they show on news. Even that thing had been on all the social media boards, marpin should act as professionals and stop playing the video. that was cruel and seeing one man butchering another, Marpin should be ashamed of themselves.

    • November 6, 2015

      All u too damn hypocrite. 24/7 that playing on social media almost everyone in Da saw it even a 5 year old was talking about it so I don’t see nothing in what marpin did. That dog needs to stay in prison for at least 25 years. Mr is a threat to people

    • 4-cars
      November 6, 2015

      @ memoi. You seem a blasted fool. This is what happened and this is what needed to be shown. You people are uncivilized. Why should the media polish you all up? Eh? Let the world see what you all are made of.

  15. A Voice in the Wilderness
    November 6, 2015

    Are you sure his name is “MANDELA?” Sure isn’t living up to that name.

  16. blessed
    November 6, 2015

    Leave him in prison. Wicked act!

  17. November 6, 2015

    Not if , But when found guilty, hope he stays there for a very long time. It makes one cring just looking at the alleged attack. We are anticipating a speedy trial. Not a four or Five Year Trial.

  18. mine
    November 6, 2015

    This guy has no sympathy for human life. They should put him away and throw away the keys.

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