St. Andrew businessman, Robert Bell, who is facing several charges in relation to the physical assault of a nurse last week, was denied bail when he appeared in the gun court today.

Providing an update to IRIE FM news, defence attorney Christopher Townsend, explained that following national outcry over the incident, the judge thought it was safer for Bell not to be released at this time.

He noted, however, that according to the judge, another bail application can be made when all relevant documents are submitted.

A video which has gone viral shows the nurse being beaten, wrestled to the ground and stomped on by an armed man, who police believe was Bell.

Bell is facing five charges in relation to the incident.

They are assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault at common law, possessing a firearm with intent to commit a first schedule offence and possession of a firearm with intent to cause injuries.

Reports are that at about 7:15 P.M. on May 13, the nurse was on her way to work when her vehicle was impeded by a vehicle reportedly driven by Mr. Bell.

A dispute ensued between the two individuals, during which the woman was physically assaulted.

The following day, Bell was apprehended by the police.

The situation has sparked several protests over gender-based violence.