A man charged with a stabbing outside a bar on Christmas Eve appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

It is alleged Jaha Mallory, 35, knifed Tio Smith with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was also charged with carrying a knife in a public place.

The incident is alleged to have happened outside Place’s Place on Dundonald Street in Hamilton.

Mr Mallory did not enter a plea because the case must be heard in the Supreme Court.

Magistrate Craig Attridge released Mr Mallory on $10,000 bail and adjourned the case until the Supreme Court’s February arraignments session.

He ordered Mr Mallory to wear an electronic tag and report to Hamilton Police Station three times a week.

Mr Attridge also ordered him to stay away from the alleged victim and any potential witnesses.

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