15/07/2015

Man Charged With Two Counts Of Attempted Murder

A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder after two women were hit by a car in north Belfast on Monday.

A 16-year-old girl was injured after being trapped under the car on the Crumlin Road, however she is in a stable condition in hospital.

John Alexander Aughey, 61, of Brae Hill, Ballysillan, confirmed he understood the charges against him.

He has been released on strict bail conditions and is due to appear in court in four weeks.

(CD/JP)

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