19/09/2003

Newry man in court over doctor attack

A 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with an alleged knife attack at a Co Down hospital.

Paul McCrossan from Canal Street in Newry appeared before Newry Magistrates' Court on Friday, charged with the attempted malicious wounding of a consultant psychiatrist at Daisy Hill Hospital in the town on Thursday.

Mr Crossan was also charged with possession of an offensive, namely a large kitchen knife.

He was remanded in custody until 8 October.

(MB)

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