George charged for Bharatt's murder

A 24-year-old Malabar man has been charged with the murder of 23-year-old court clerk Andrea Bharatt.

Sources said Negus George of 7th Street, Gooding Trace, Malabar, was charged on Thursday morning with Bharatt's murder after investigators received advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard on Wednesday afternoon.

A 37-year-old female relative who was also arrested is expected to be charged with receiving stolen items, including Bharatt's clothing and cellphone.

Investigators from the Arima CID laid the charges.

Bharatt's body was found in the Heights of Aripo on February 4.