Dancehall enigma, Horace 'L.A. Lewis' Lewis, created a scene in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday when he turned up to answer charges of assault, housebreaking and larceny.

It is alleged that Lewis broke into the house of his former business associate and stole some items. It is further alleged that he physically assaulted the complainant, causing bruises and swellings.

Lewis, dressed sharply in full white, smiled his way through most of the court proceedings. He carried a folder aptly labelled 'police' and a massive bunch of keys, attracting much attention from those in attendance.

Lewis' matter was set for trial on July 9. But that was not the last the court would see of him for the day. A few minutes later, the complainant returned to court, followed shortly by Lewis. The complainant told the court that Lewis tried to kiss her and stood in her way as she left court, demanding that she publish an article stating that they were back together. She said they were never a couple.

RM Pusey instructed the police to take Lewis to the holding area. "Take him to view the holding area cause he is taking this place for a poppy show," she said.