Second Augustus murder suspect to fight extradition (Update)

A murder suspect who was arrested in the UK will fight efforts to be brought back to Bermuda.

Patrick Stamp was last week detained in connection with the Christmas Day murder of Malcolm Augustus. Mr Augustus, 20, was gunned down and killed on the St George’s Golf Course in the early hours of the morning.

Police revealed on April 23 that Stamp, 28, was arrested in connection with the murder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday and has chosen to challenge extradition proceedings that have been filed in a bid to bring him back to the island to face trial.

A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that 28-year-old Patrick Stamp of St. George’s appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London, UK on Wednesday, May 1 regarding an extradition request in relation to the murder of Malcolm Augustus on 25th December, 2012.

“Mr. Stamp elected to challenge the extradition request, and therefore extradition proceedings in the UK courts will commence in due course.”

Earlier this week a second man, Wolda Gardner, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Mr Augustus during the Arraignments Session at Supreme Court.

He denied charges of premeditated murder and using a firearm to commit an indictable offence.

The 33-year-old from St George’s was remanded in custody and will stand trial at a later date. n