A social enquiry report has been ordered before the sentencing of three homosexuals who are charged jointly in a matter involving robbery and malicious destruction of property in the new Kingston area recently.

When the matter was called up for sentencing Friday in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court, Resident Magistrate (RM) Maxine Ellis said because of the age of the accused men, she had to consider their background.

Charged with larceny and malicious destruction of property is Chevaughn Lewin o/c Batman, 23; David Stewart o/c Rihanna, 19; and 19-year-old Akeem Barnett o/c Shelly-Ann.

The court heard that the men entered the motor vehicle of the victim of a robbery with the intention of assisting in the recovery of what had been stolen.

However, allegations are that the victim was again set upon by the accused men, who robbed him and used stones to destroy his vehicle. The court also heard that another individual who was part of the robbery is at large.

Embarrassment

Ellis told the accused men: "Your syndicate is operating in such a way that persons are afraid to go about their lawful business. You are not here because of your lifestyle. You are an embarrassment to persons who want an alternative lifestyle. I am not the least bit concerned with what you want to do with your lifestyle, however, when you go about and rob, that's where I have to take a stand."

Ellis told the men that they would be given custodial sentences, however, she needed a social enquiry report.

The men were further remanded until October 21 for sentencing.