A man had to run from the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday after he defecated on himself upon hearing his name being called.

The man had to run home for a change of clothing after his intestines went haywire before he could even answer to the offence with which he had been charged.

Weak-bowel

A warrant initially issued for his arrest was subsequently stayed for today after the attorney for the 'weak-bowel' fellow related the interesting circumstances to the court, under which his client had soiled his pants and had to make a hasty retreat.

The lawyer, in making the application before Senior Resident Magistrate Glen Brown, explained that his client was in court but had suffered "intense bowel actions" upon hearing his name being called by the court officer for his appearance. As a result of that spontaneous and forceful bowel movement, the man had to seek a change of clothes.

Chuckles

The revelation sent light chuckles through the courtroom before the previously issued warrant for the accused man was postponed.

The accused was scheduled to appear in court yesterday after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm following a December 27, 2008, incident in Greenwich Town, St Andrew.

Arrested and charged

Allegations are that on the date in question, the accused and two other men attacked the complainant, causing him to suffer a broken rib, dislocated shoulder and other bruises. The accused was subsequently arrested and charged with the offence. Yesterday would have been his first appearance in court in relation to the matter.