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16/10/2002
Rape accused denies charges
A 44-year-old man from Co Armagh has appeared in court today relating to the rape a girl in Lurgan two weeks ago.
The accused, Thomas Roy Whitla of James Street, Lurgan, who appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning, is charged with two counts of rape and one count of threatening to kill. He denies the charges.
The charges relate to the rape of a 17-year-old girl who was attacked at a railway embankment in the town on October 4.
Mr Whitla was remanded in custody until 24 October.
(GMcG)
The accused, Thomas Roy Whitla of James Street, Lurgan, who appeared at Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning, is charged with two counts of rape and one count of threatening to kill. He denies the charges.
The charges relate to the rape of a 17-year-old girl who was attacked at a railway embankment in the town on October 4.
Mr Whitla was remanded in custody until 24 October.
(GMcG)
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