A Port of Spain man has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, after he appeared before a Master of the High Court on October 21, charged with the October 7 murder of Richardo Duke.

Sean Perry, 53, of Cipriani Boulevard, was charged with the offence, when he appeared before Master Indira Chinebas, in the High Court. He was ordered to undergo the evaluation at the St Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital and will reappear in court on November 4.

Duke, 60, aka "Bale Leaf Man", of Nelson Street, Port of Spain, was found in the Woodbrook district, on October 7, with wounds to his body. He complained to first responders that he was having difficulty breathing. The victim was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital for treatment, where he died.